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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.63, 270.68 and 99.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.63, 270.68 and 99.50 is: 149.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.63 : 270.68 = 99.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.63/270.68 = 99.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.63x = 270.68 × 99.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.63x = 26,930.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,930.81/180.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.09

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