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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.67, 271.49 and 103.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.67, 271.49 and 103.75 is: 155.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.67 : 271.49 = 103.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.67/271.49 = 103.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.67x = 271.49 × 103.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.67x = 28,167.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,167.09/180.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.90

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