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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.99, 271.35 and 150.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.99, 271.35 and 150.75 is: 226.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.99 : 271.35 = 150.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.99/271.35 = 150.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.99x = 271.35 × 150.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.99x = 40,906.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,906.01/180.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.01

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