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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.07, 270.14 and 64.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.07, 270.14 and 64.52 is: 96.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.07 : 270.14 = 64.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.07/270.14 = 64.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.07x = 270.14 × 64.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.07x = 17,429.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,429.53/180.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.79

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