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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270, 405.06 and 99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270, 405.06 and 99 is: 148.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270 : 405.06 = 99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270/405.06 = 99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270x = 405.06 × 99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270x = 40,100.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,100.94/270
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.52

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