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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.88, 271.37 and 63.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.88, 271.37 and 63.75 is: 95.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.88 : 271.37 = 63.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.88/271.37 = 63.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.88x = 271.37 × 63.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.88x = 17,299.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,299.84/180.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.64

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