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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.88, 271.35 and 65.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.88, 271.35 and 65.33 is: 98.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.88 : 271.35 = 65.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.88/271.35 = 65.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.88x = 271.35 × 65.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.88x = 17,727.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,727.30/180.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.01

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