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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.54, 270.54 and 99.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.54, 270.54 and 99.27 is: 148.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.54 : 270.54 = 99.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.54/270.54 = 99.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.54x = 270.54 × 99.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.54x = 26,856.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,856.51/180.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.76

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