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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.12, 270.46 and 149.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.12, 270.46 and 149.88 is: 225.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.12 : 270.46 = 149.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.12/270.46 = 149.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.12x = 270.46 × 149.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.12x = 40,536.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,536.54/180.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.05

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