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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.04, 270.06 and 147.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.04, 270.06 and 147.91 is: 221.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.04 : 270.06 = 147.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.04/270.06 = 147.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.04x = 270.06 × 147.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.04x = 39,943.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,943.16/180.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.86

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