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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.43, 270.15 and 94.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.43, 270.15 and 94.75 is: 141.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.43 : 270.15 = 94.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.43/270.15 = 94.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.43x = 270.15 × 94.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.43x = 25,596.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,596.71/180.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.87

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