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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.01, 270.06 and 98.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.01, 270.06 and 98.74 is: 148.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.01 : 270.06 = 98.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.01/270.06 = 98.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.01x = 270.06 × 98.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.01x = 26,665.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,665.72/180.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.13

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