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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.21, 269.63 and 99.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.21, 269.63 and 99.11 is: 148.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.21 : 269.63 = 99.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.21/269.63 = 99.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.21x = 269.63 × 99.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.21x = 26,723.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,723.95/180.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.29

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