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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.90, 271.18 and 78.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.90, 271.18 and 78.12 is: 117.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.90 : 271.18 = 78.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.90/271.18 = 78.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.90x = 271.18 × 78.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.90x = 21,184.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,184.58/180.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.11

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