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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.93, 269.81 and 93.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.93, 269.81 and 93.31 is: 139.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.93 : 269.81 = 93.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.93/269.81 = 93.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.93x = 269.81 × 93.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.93x = 25,175.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,175.97/179.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.92

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