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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.78, 270.89 and 78.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.78, 270.89 and 78.01 is: 116.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.78 : 270.89 = 78.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.78/270.89 = 78.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.78x = 270.89 × 78.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.78x = 21,133.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,133.32/180.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.90

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