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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.97, 269.91 and 93.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.97, 269.91 and 93.20 is: 139.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.97 : 269.91 = 93.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.97/269.91 = 93.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.97x = 269.91 × 93.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.97x = 25,156.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,156.52/179.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.78

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