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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.79, 271.13 and 103.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.79, 271.13 and 103.74 is: 155.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.79 : 271.13 = 103.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.79/271.13 = 103.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.79x = 271.13 × 103.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.79x = 28,127.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,127.03/180.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.58

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