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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.03, 270.08 and 93.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.03, 270.08 and 93.38 is: 140.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.03 : 270.08 = 93.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.03/270.08 = 93.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.03x = 270.08 × 93.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.03x = 25,218.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,218.60/180.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.08

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