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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.20, 270.16 and 93.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.20, 270.16 and 93.50 is: 140.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.20 : 270.16 = 93.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.20/270.16 = 93.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.20x = 270.16 × 93.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.20x = 25,258.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,258.38/180.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.17

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