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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.96, 271.48 and 72.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.96, 271.48 and 72.80 is: 109.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.96 : 271.48 = 72.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.96/271.48 = 72.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.96x = 271.48 × 72.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.96x = 19,763.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,763.74/180.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.22

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