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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.87, 270.84 and 99.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.87, 270.84 and 99.33 is: 148.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.87 : 270.84 = 99.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.87/270.84 = 99.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.87x = 270.84 × 99.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.87x = 26,902.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,902.54/180.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.74

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