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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.79, 271.18 and 103.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.79, 271.18 and 103.56 is: 155.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.79 : 271.18 = 103.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.79/271.18 = 103.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.79x = 271.18 × 103.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.79x = 28,083.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,083.40/180.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.34

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