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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.48, 270.48 and 99.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.48, 270.48 and 99.14 is: 148.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.48 : 270.48 = 99.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.48/270.48 = 99.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.48x = 270.48 × 99.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.48x = 26,815.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,815.39/180.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.58

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