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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.83, 271.52 and 103.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.83, 271.52 and 103.88 is: 155.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.83 : 271.52 = 103.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.83/271.52 = 103.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.83x = 271.52 × 103.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.83x = 28,206.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,206.05/180.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.98

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