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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.80, 269.56 and 93.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.80, 269.56 and 93.12 is: 139.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.80 : 269.56 = 93.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.80/269.56 = 93.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.80x = 269.56 × 93.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.80x = 25,101.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,101.43/179.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.61

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