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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.84, 271.02 and 72.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.84, 271.02 and 72.54 is: 108.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.84 : 271.02 = 72.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.84/271.02 = 72.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.84x = 271.02 × 72.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.84x = 19,659.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,659.79/180.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.71

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