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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.02, 270.18 and 93.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.02, 270.18 and 93.42 is: 140.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.02 : 270.18 = 93.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.02/270.18 = 93.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.02x = 270.18 × 93.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.02x = 25,240.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,240.22/180.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.21

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