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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.70, 270.89 and 103.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.70, 270.89 and 103.70 is: 155.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.70 : 270.89 = 103.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.70/270.89 = 103.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.70x = 270.89 × 103.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.70x = 28,091.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,091.29/180.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.46

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