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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.93, 271.55 and 104.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.93, 271.55 and 104.05 is: 156.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.93 : 271.55 = 104.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.93/271.55 = 104.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.93x = 271.55 × 104.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.93x = 28,254.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,254.78/180.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.16

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