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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.06, 269.74 and 98.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.06, 269.74 and 98.76 is: 147.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.06 : 269.74 = 98.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.06/269.74 = 98.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.06x = 269.74 × 98.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.06x = 26,639.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,639.52/180.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.95

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