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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.86, 271.05 and 120.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.86, 271.05 and 120.03 is: 179.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.86 : 271.05 = 120.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.86/271.05 = 120.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.86x = 271.05 × 120.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.86x = 32,534.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,534.19/180.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.89

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