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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.97, 271.48 and 72.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.97, 271.48 and 72.75 is: 109.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.97 : 271.48 = 72.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.97/271.48 = 72.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.97x = 271.48 × 72.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.97x = 19,750.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,750.12/180.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.14

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