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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.75, 270.96 and 65.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.75, 270.96 and 65.10 is: 97.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.75 : 270.96 = 65.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.75/270.96 = 65.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.75x = 270.96 × 65.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.75x = 17,639.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,639.50/180.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.59

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