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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.99, 249.76 and 98.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.99, 249.76 and 98.09 is: 135.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.99 : 249.76 = 98.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.99/249.76 = 98.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.99x = 249.76 × 98.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.99x = 24,498.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,498.96/180.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.36

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