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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.96, 271.55 and 99.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.96, 271.55 and 99.85 is: 149.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.96 : 271.55 = 99.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.96/271.55 = 99.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.96x = 271.55 × 99.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.96x = 27,114.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,114.27/180.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.84

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