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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.54, 270.51 and 99.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.54, 270.51 and 99.24 is: 148.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.54 : 270.51 = 99.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.54/270.51 = 99.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.54x = 270.51 × 99.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.54x = 26,845.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,845.41/180.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.70

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