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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.03, 270.01 and 98.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.03, 270.01 and 98.80 is: 148.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.03 : 270.01 = 98.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.03/270.01 = 98.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.03x = 270.01 × 98.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.03x = 26,676.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,676.99/180.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.18

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