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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.84, 271.40 and 72.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.84, 271.40 and 72.63 is: 109.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.84 : 271.40 = 72.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.84/271.40 = 72.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.84x = 271.40 × 72.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.84x = 19,711.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,711.42/180.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.00

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