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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.72, 271.32 and 140.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.72, 271.32 and 140.64 is: 211.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.72 : 271.32 = 140.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.72/271.32 = 140.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.72x = 271.32 × 140.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.72x = 38,158.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,158.44/180.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.15

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