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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.87, 271.09 and 72.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.87, 271.09 and 72.64 is: 108.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.87 : 271.09 = 72.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.87/271.09 = 72.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.87x = 271.09 × 72.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.87x = 19,691.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,691.98/180.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.87

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