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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.60, 270.99 and 99.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.60, 270.99 and 99.52 is: 149.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.60 : 270.99 = 99.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.60/270.99 = 99.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.60x = 270.99 × 99.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.60x = 26,968.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,968.92/180.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.33

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