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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.99, 271.25 and 150.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.99, 271.25 and 150.92 is: 226.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.99 : 271.25 = 150.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.99/271.25 = 150.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.99x = 271.25 × 150.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.99x = 40,937.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,937.37/180.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.19

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