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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.79, 271.22 and 72.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.79, 271.22 and 72.59 is: 108.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.79 : 271.22 = 72.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.79/271.22 = 72.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.79x = 271.22 × 72.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.79x = 19,686.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,686.50/180.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.89

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