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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.95, 271.32 and 98.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.95, 271.32 and 98.57 is: 147.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.95 : 271.32 = 98.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.95/271.32 = 98.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.95x = 271.32 × 98.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.95x = 26,742.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,742.66/180.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.79

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