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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.80, 270.80 and 148.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.80, 270.80 and 148.80 is: 222.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.80 : 270.80 = 148.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.80/270.80 = 148.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.80x = 270.80 × 148.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.80x = 40,295.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,295.04/180.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.87

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