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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180, 270.08 and 94.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180, 270.08 and 94.48 is: 141.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180 : 270.08 = 94.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180/270.08 = 94.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180x = 270.08 × 94.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180x = 25,517.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,517.16/180
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.76

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