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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.69, 271.04 and 72.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.69, 271.04 and 72.56 is: 108.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.69 : 271.04 = 72.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.69/271.04 = 72.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.69x = 271.04 × 72.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.69x = 19,664.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,664.94/180.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.83

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