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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.97, 271.47 and 72.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.97, 271.47 and 72.74 is: 109.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.97 : 271.47 = 72.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.97/271.47 = 72.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.97x = 271.47 × 72.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.97x = 19,746.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,746.73/180.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.12

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