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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.11, 270.18 and 93.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.11, 270.18 and 93.41 is: 140.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.11 : 270.18 = 93.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.11/270.18 = 93.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.11x = 270.18 × 93.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.11x = 25,237.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,237.51/180.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.12

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