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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.64, 270.80 and 99.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.64, 270.80 and 99.54 is: 149.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.64 : 270.80 = 99.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.64/270.80 = 99.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.64x = 270.80 × 99.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.64x = 26,955.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,955.43/180.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.22

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