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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.95, 270.92 and 103.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.95, 270.92 and 103.84 is: 155.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.95 : 270.92 = 103.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.95/270.92 = 103.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.95x = 270.92 × 103.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.95x = 28,131.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,131.92/180.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.47

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