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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.95, 271.08 and 103.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.95, 271.08 and 103.69 is: 155.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.95 : 271.08 = 103.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.95/271.08 = 103.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.95x = 271.08 × 103.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.95x = 28,108.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,108.29/180.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.34

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