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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.85, 271.35 and 99.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.85, 271.35 and 99.67 is: 149.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.85 : 271.35 = 99.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.85/271.35 = 99.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.85x = 271.35 × 99.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.85x = 27,045.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,045.45/180.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.55

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