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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.81, 271.22 and 77.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.81, 271.22 and 77.99 is: 116.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.81 : 271.22 = 77.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.81/271.22 = 77.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.81x = 271.22 × 77.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.81x = 21,152.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,152.45/180.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.99

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