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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.84, 270.80 and 99.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.84, 270.80 and 99.59 is: 149.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.84 : 270.80 = 99.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.84/270.80 = 99.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.84x = 270.80 × 99.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.84x = 26,968.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,968.47/180.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.13

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