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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.98, 270.05 and 93.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.98, 270.05 and 93.26 is: 139.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.98 : 270.05 = 93.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.98/270.05 = 93.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.98x = 270.05 × 93.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.98x = 25,184.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,184.86/179.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.93

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