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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.50, 270.87 and 66.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.50, 270.87 and 66.50 is: 99.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.50 : 270.87 = 66.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.50/270.87 = 66.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.50x = 270.87 × 66.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.50x = 18,012.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,012.86/180.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.79

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