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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.89, 271.35 and 99.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.89, 271.35 and 99.73 is: 149.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.89 : 271.35 = 99.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.89/271.35 = 99.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.89x = 271.35 × 99.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.89x = 27,062.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,062.07/180.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.61

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