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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.12, 270.22 and 64.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.12, 270.22 and 64.57 is: 96.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.12 : 270.22 = 64.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.12/270.22 = 64.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.12x = 270.22 × 64.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.12x = 17,448.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,448.11/180.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.87

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