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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.96, 271.50 and 65.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.96, 271.50 and 65.42 is: 98.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.96 : 271.50 = 65.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.96/271.50 = 65.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.96x = 271.50 × 65.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.96x = 17,761.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,761.53/180.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.15

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