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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.37, 269.12 and 93.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.37, 269.12 and 93.81 is: 140.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.37 : 269.12 = 93.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.37/269.12 = 93.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.37x = 269.12 × 93.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.37x = 25,246.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,246.15/179.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.75

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