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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.72, 270.80 and 95.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.72, 270.80 and 95.04 is: 142.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.72 : 270.80 = 95.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.72/270.80 = 95.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.72x = 270.80 × 95.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.72x = 25,736.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,736.83/180.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.41

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