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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.96, 271.34 and 72.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.96, 271.34 and 72.62 is: 108.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.96 : 271.34 = 72.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.96/271.34 = 72.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.96x = 271.34 × 72.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.96x = 19,704.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,704.71/180.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.89

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