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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.77, 270.90 and 99.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.77, 270.90 and 99.41 is: 148.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.77 : 270.90 = 99.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.77/270.90 = 99.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.77x = 270.90 × 99.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.77x = 26,928.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,928.81/180.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.97

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