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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.78, 271.32 and 72.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.78, 271.32 and 72.64 is: 109.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.78 : 271.32 = 72.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.78/271.32 = 72.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.78x = 271.32 × 72.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.78x = 19,708.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,708.68/180.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.02

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