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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.76, 271.26 and 66.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.76, 271.26 and 66.76 is: 100.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.76 : 271.26 = 66.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.76/271.26 = 66.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.76x = 271.26 × 66.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.76x = 18,109.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,109.32/180.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.18

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