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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.92, 270.70 and 107.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.92, 270.70 and 107.52 is: 160.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.92 : 270.70 = 107.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.92/270.70 = 107.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.92x = 270.70 × 107.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.92x = 29,105.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,105.13/180.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.88

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