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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.27, 270.54 and 93.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.27, 270.54 and 93.69 is: 140.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.27 : 270.54 = 93.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.27/270.54 = 93.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.27x = 270.54 × 93.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.27x = 25,346.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,346.89/180.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.61

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