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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.44, 270.68 and 99.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.44, 270.68 and 99.24 is: 148.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.44 : 270.68 = 99.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.44/270.68 = 99.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.44x = 270.68 × 99.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.44x = 26,862.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,862.28/180.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.87

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