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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.71, 270.99 and 65.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.71, 270.99 and 65.13 is: 97.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.71 : 270.99 = 65.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.71/270.99 = 65.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.71x = 270.99 × 65.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.71x = 17,649.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,649.58/180.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.67

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