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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.41, 270.28 and 93.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.41, 270.28 and 93.62 is: 140.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.41 : 270.28 = 93.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.41/270.28 = 93.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.41x = 270.28 × 93.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.41x = 25,301.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,301.79/180.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.25

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