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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180, 270.04 and 98.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180, 270.04 and 98.72 is: 148.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180 : 270.04 = 98.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180/270.04 = 98.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180x = 270.04 × 98.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180x = 26,658.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,658.35/180
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.10

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