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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.61, 270.90 and 65.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.61, 270.90 and 65.05 is: 97.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.61 : 270.90 = 65.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.61/270.90 = 65.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.61x = 270.90 × 65.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.61x = 17,622.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,622.05/180.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.57

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