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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.30, 269.97 and 94.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.30, 269.97 and 94.62 is: 141.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.30 : 269.97 = 94.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.30/269.97 = 94.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.30x = 269.97 × 94.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.30x = 25,544.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,544.56/180.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.68

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