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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.04, 270.06 and 97.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.04, 270.06 and 97.96 is: 146.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.04 : 270.06 = 97.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.04/270.06 = 97.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.04x = 270.06 × 97.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.04x = 26,455.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,455.08/180.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.94

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