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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.99, 271.44 and 83.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.99, 271.44 and 83.43 is: 125.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.99 : 271.44 = 83.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.99/271.44 = 83.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.99x = 271.44 × 83.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.99x = 22,646.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,646.24/180.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.12

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