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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.99, 271.24 and 98.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.99, 271.24 and 98.76 is: 148.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.99 : 271.24 = 98.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.99/271.24 = 98.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.99x = 271.24 × 98.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.99x = 26,787.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,787.79/180.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.01

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