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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.49, 270.80 and 99.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.49, 270.80 and 99.29 is: 148.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.49 : 270.80 = 99.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.49/270.80 = 99.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.49x = 270.80 × 99.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.49x = 26,887.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,887.73/180.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.97

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