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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.43, 270.90 and 93.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.43, 270.90 and 93.83 is: 140.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.43 : 270.90 = 93.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.43/270.90 = 93.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.43x = 270.90 × 93.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.43x = 25,418.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,418.55/180.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.88

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