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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.65, 270.98 and 99.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.65, 270.98 and 99.65 is: 149.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.65 : 270.98 = 99.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.65/270.98 = 99.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.65x = 270.98 × 99.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.65x = 27,001.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,001.30/180.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.47

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