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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.68, 271.04 and 72.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.68, 271.04 and 72.45 is: 108.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.68 : 271.04 = 72.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.68/271.04 = 72.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.68x = 271.04 × 72.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.68x = 19,636.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,636.49/180.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.68

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