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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.87, 271.28 and 83.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.87, 271.28 and 83.37 is: 125.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.87 : 271.28 = 83.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.87/271.28 = 83.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.87x = 271.28 × 83.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.87x = 22,616.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,616.20/180.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.04

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