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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.92, 271.48 and 103.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.92, 271.48 and 103.94 is: 155.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.92 : 271.48 = 103.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.92/271.48 = 103.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.92x = 271.48 × 103.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.92x = 28,217.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,217.63/180.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.97

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