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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.26, 270.16 and 99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.26, 270.16 and 99 is: 148.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.26 : 270.16 = 99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.26/270.16 = 99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.26x = 270.16 × 99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.26x = 26,745.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,745.84/180.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.37

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