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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.78, 271.23 and 65.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.78, 271.23 and 65.25 is: 97.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.78 : 271.23 = 65.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.78/271.23 = 65.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.78x = 271.23 × 65.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.78x = 17,697.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,697.76/180.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.90

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