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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.69, 270.69 and 99.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.69, 270.69 and 99.60 is: 149.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.69 : 270.69 = 99.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.69/270.69 = 99.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.69x = 270.69 × 99.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.69x = 26,960.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,960.72/180.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.21

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