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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.73, 271.20 and 98.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.73, 271.20 and 98.53 is: 147.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.73 : 271.20 = 98.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.73/271.20 = 98.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.73x = 271.20 × 98.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.73x = 26,720.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,720.29/180.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.84

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