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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.49, 270.83 and 93.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.49, 270.83 and 93.81 is: 140.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.49 : 270.83 = 93.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.49/270.83 = 93.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.49x = 270.83 × 93.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.49x = 25,406.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,406.09/180.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.76

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