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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.45, 270.53 and 93.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.45, 270.53 and 93.74 is: 140.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.45 : 270.53 = 93.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.45/270.53 = 93.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.45x = 270.53 × 93.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.45x = 25,359.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,359.48/180.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.53

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