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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.08, 269.94 and 98.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.08, 269.94 and 98.96 is: 148.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.08 : 269.94 = 98.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.08/269.94 = 98.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.08x = 269.94 × 98.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.08x = 26,713.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,713.26/180.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.34

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