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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.76, 271.08 and 120.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.76, 271.08 and 120.21 is: 180.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.76 : 271.08 = 120.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.76/271.08 = 120.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.76x = 271.08 × 120.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.76x = 32,586.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,586.53/180.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.28

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