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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.53, 270.77 and 93.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.53, 270.77 and 93.82 is: 140.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.53 : 270.77 = 93.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.53/270.77 = 93.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.53x = 270.77 × 93.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.53x = 25,403.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,403.64/180.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.72

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