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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.85, 271.37 and 76.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.85, 271.37 and 76.72 is: 115.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.85 : 271.37 = 76.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.85/271.37 = 76.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.85x = 271.37 × 76.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.85x = 20,819.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,819.51/180.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.12

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