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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.46, 270.23 and 99.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.46, 270.23 and 99.22 is: 148.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.46 : 270.23 = 99.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.46/270.23 = 99.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.46x = 270.23 × 99.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.46x = 26,811.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,811.12/180.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.57

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