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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.80, 271.12 and 112.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.80, 271.12 and 112.08 is: 168.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.80 : 271.12 = 112.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.80/271.12 = 112.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.80x = 271.12 × 112.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.80x = 30,387.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,387.13/180.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.07

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