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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.58, 270.48 and 99.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.58, 270.48 and 99.22 is: 148.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.58 : 270.48 = 99.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.58/270.48 = 99.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.58x = 270.48 × 99.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.58x = 26,837.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,837.03/180.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.62

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