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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.07, 270.11 and 147.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.07, 270.11 and 147.94 is: 221.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.07 : 270.11 = 147.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.07/270.11 = 147.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.07x = 270.11 × 147.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.07x = 39,958.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,958.66/180.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.91

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