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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.91, 271.50 and 99.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.91, 271.50 and 99.82 is: 149.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.91 : 271.50 = 99.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.91/271.50 = 99.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.91x = 271.50 × 99.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.91x = 27,101.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,101.13/180.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.80

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