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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.71, 270.91 and 78.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.71, 270.91 and 78.07 is: 117.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.71 : 270.91 = 78.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.71/270.91 = 78.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.71x = 270.91 × 78.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.71x = 21,149.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,149.94/180.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.04

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