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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.81, 271.05 and 83.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.81, 271.05 and 83.27 is: 124.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.81 : 271.05 = 83.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.81/271.05 = 83.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.81x = 271.05 × 83.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.81x = 22,568.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,568.98/180.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.82

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