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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.77, 271.20 and 76.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.77, 271.20 and 76.70 is: 115.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.77 : 271.20 = 76.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.77/271.20 = 76.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.77x = 271.20 × 76.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.77x = 20,799.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,799.88/180.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.07

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