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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.82, 269.61 and 93.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.82, 269.61 and 93.06 is: 139.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.82 : 269.61 = 93.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.82/269.61 = 93.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.82x = 269.61 × 93.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.82x = 25,089.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,089.91/179.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.53

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