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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.84, 271.26 and 71.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.84, 271.26 and 71.13 is: 106.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.84 : 271.26 = 71.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.84/271.26 = 71.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.84x = 271.26 × 71.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.84x = 19,294.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,294.72/180.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.70

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