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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.84, 271.28 and 72.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.84, 271.28 and 72.72 is: 109.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.84 : 271.28 = 72.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.84/271.28 = 72.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.84x = 271.28 × 72.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.84x = 19,727.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,727.48/180.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.09

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