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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.48, 270.62 and 99.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.48, 270.62 and 99.32 is: 148.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.48 : 270.62 = 99.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.48/270.62 = 99.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.48x = 270.62 × 99.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.48x = 26,876.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,876.13/180.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.91

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