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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180, 270.09 and 94.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180, 270.09 and 94.50 is: 141.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180 : 270.09 = 94.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180/270.09 = 94.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180x = 270.09 × 94.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180x = 25,523.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,523.51/180
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.80

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