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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.97, 270.98 and 99.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.97, 270.98 and 99.72 is: 149.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.97 : 270.98 = 99.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.97/270.98 = 99.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.97x = 270.98 × 99.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.97x = 27,020.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,020.77/180.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.31

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