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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.15, 270.22 and 99.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.15, 270.22 and 99.15 is: 148.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.15 : 270.22 = 99.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.15/270.22 = 99.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.15x = 270.22 × 99.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.15x = 26,792.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,792.31/180.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.72

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