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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.35, 270.57 and 99.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.35, 270.57 and 99.08 is: 148.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.35 : 270.57 = 99.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.35/270.57 = 99.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.35x = 270.57 × 99.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.35x = 26,806.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,806.72/180.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.64

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