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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.75, 271.25 and 66.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.75, 271.25 and 66.75 is: 100.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.75 : 271.25 = 66.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.75/271.25 = 66.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.75x = 271.25 × 66.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.75x = 18,105.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,105.60/180.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.17

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