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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.94, 270.87 and 99.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.94, 270.87 and 99.53 is: 149.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.94 : 270.87 = 99.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.94/270.87 = 99.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.94x = 270.87 × 99.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.94x = 26,959.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,959.69/180.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.00

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