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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.11, 270.05 and 98.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.11, 270.05 and 98.93 is: 148.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.11 : 270.05 = 98.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.11/270.05 = 98.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.11x = 270.05 × 98.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.11x = 26,716.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,716.97/180.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.33

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