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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.36, 270.34 and 99.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.36, 270.34 and 99.02 is: 148.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.36 : 270.34 = 99.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.36/270.34 = 99.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.36x = 270.34 × 99.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.36x = 26,769.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,769.07/180.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.42

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