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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.37, 270.60 and 99.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.37, 270.60 and 99.28 is: 148.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.37 : 270.60 = 99.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.37/270.60 = 99.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.37x = 270.60 × 99.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.37x = 26,865.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,865.17/180.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.94

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