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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.40, 269.94 and 99.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.40, 269.94 and 99.32 is: 148.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.40 : 269.94 = 99.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.40/269.94 = 99.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.40x = 269.94 × 99.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.40x = 26,810.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,810.44/180.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.62

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