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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.92, 271.01 and 107.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.92, 271.01 and 107.63 is: 161.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.92 : 271.01 = 107.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.92/271.01 = 107.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.92x = 271.01 × 107.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.92x = 29,166.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,166.91/180.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.22

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