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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.14, 270.22 and 99.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.14, 270.22 and 99.02 is: 148.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.14 : 270.22 = 99.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.14/270.22 = 99.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.14x = 270.22 × 99.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.14x = 26,757.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,757.18/180.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.54

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