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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.30, 270.32 and 93.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.30, 270.32 and 93.47 is: 140.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.30 : 270.32 = 93.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.30/270.32 = 93.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.30x = 270.32 × 93.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.30x = 25,265.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,265.46/180.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.13

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