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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.03, 269.55 and 150.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.03, 269.55 and 150.87 is: 225.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.03 : 269.55 = 150.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.03/269.55 = 150.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.03x = 269.55 × 150.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.03x = 40,667.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,667.01/180.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.89

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