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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.73, 271.01 and 72.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.73, 271.01 and 72.43 is: 108.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.73 : 271.01 = 72.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.73/271.01 = 72.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.73x = 271.01 × 72.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.73x = 19,628.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,628.89/180.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.61

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