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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.75, 271.16 and 71.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.75, 271.16 and 71.05 is: 106.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.75 : 271.16 = 71.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.75/271.16 = 71.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.75x = 271.16 × 71.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.75x = 19,265.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,265.92/180.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.59

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