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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.88, 270.07 and 92.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.88, 270.07 and 92.09 is: 138.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.88 : 270.07 = 92.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.88/270.07 = 92.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.88x = 270.07 × 92.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.88x = 24,872.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,872.34/179.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.27

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