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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.70, 271.12 and 78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.70, 271.12 and 78 is: 117.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.70 : 271.12 = 78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.70/271.12 = 78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.70x = 271.12 × 78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.70x = 21,147.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,147.36/180.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.03

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