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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.24, 269.79 and 98.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.24, 269.79 and 98.88 is: 148.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.24 : 269.79 = 98.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.24/269.79 = 98.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.24x = 269.79 × 98.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.24x = 26,676.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,676.84/180.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.01

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