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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.97, 271.38 and 65.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.97, 271.38 and 65.39 is: 98.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.97 : 271.38 = 65.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.97/271.38 = 65.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.97x = 271.38 × 65.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.97x = 17,744.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,744.43/180.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.05

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