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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.22, 269.86 and 98.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.22, 269.86 and 98.96 is: 148.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.22 : 269.86 = 98.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.22/269.86 = 98.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.22x = 269.86 × 98.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.22x = 26,705.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,705.35/180.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.19

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