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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.85, 271.08 and 99.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.85, 271.08 and 99.58 is: 149.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.85 : 271.08 = 99.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.85/271.08 = 99.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.85x = 271.08 × 99.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.85x = 26,994.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,994.15/180.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.26

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