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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.75, 270.94 and 103.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.75, 270.94 and 103.68 is: 155.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.75 : 270.94 = 103.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.75/270.94 = 103.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.75x = 270.94 × 103.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.75x = 28,091.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,091.48/180.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.42

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