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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.77, 271.11 and 71.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.77, 271.11 and 71.08 is: 106.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.77 : 271.11 = 71.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.77/271.11 = 71.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.77x = 271.11 × 71.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.77x = 19,270.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,270.50/180.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.60

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