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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.72, 271.23 and 99.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.72, 271.23 and 99.63 is: 149.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.72 : 271.23 = 99.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.72/271.23 = 99.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.72x = 271.23 × 99.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.72x = 27,022.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,022.64/180.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.53

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