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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.83, 270.95 and 112.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.83, 270.95 and 112.19 is: 168.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.83 : 270.95 = 112.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.83/270.95 = 112.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.83x = 270.95 × 112.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.83x = 30,395.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,395.96/180.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.09

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