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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.98, 271.28 and 72.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.98, 271.28 and 72.74 is: 109.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.98 : 271.28 = 72.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.98/271.28 = 72.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.98x = 271.28 × 72.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.98x = 19,732.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,732.91/180.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.03

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