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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.96, 271.11 and 112.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.96, 271.11 and 112.56 is: 168.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.96 : 271.11 = 112.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.96/271.11 = 112.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.96x = 271.11 × 112.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.96x = 30,516.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,516.14/180.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.63

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