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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.28, 270.28 and 93.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.28, 270.28 and 93.56 is: 140.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.28 : 270.28 = 93.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.28/270.28 = 93.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.28x = 270.28 × 93.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.28x = 25,287.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,287.40/180.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.27

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