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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.75, 270.90 and 99.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.75, 270.90 and 99.42 is: 149.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.75 : 270.90 = 99.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.75/270.90 = 99.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.75x = 270.90 × 99.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.75x = 26,932.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,932.88/180.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.01

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