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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.02, 269.76 and 98.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.02, 269.76 and 98.75 is: 147.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.02 : 269.76 = 98.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.02/269.76 = 98.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.02x = 269.76 × 98.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.02x = 26,638.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,638.80/180.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.98

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