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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.11, 270.29 and 99.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.11, 270.29 and 99.01 is: 148.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.11 : 270.29 = 99.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.11/270.29 = 99.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.11x = 270.29 × 99.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.11x = 26,761.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,761.41/180.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.58

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