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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.94, 269.93 and 93.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.94, 269.93 and 93.21 is: 139.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.94 : 269.93 = 93.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.94/269.93 = 93.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.94x = 269.93 × 93.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.94x = 25,160.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,160.18/179.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.83

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