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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.77, 271.14 and 76.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.77, 271.14 and 76.65 is: 114.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.77 : 271.14 = 76.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.77/271.14 = 76.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.77x = 271.14 × 76.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.77x = 20,783.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,783.53/180.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.98

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