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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.55, 270.88 and 93.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.55, 270.88 and 93.95 is: 140.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.55 : 270.88 = 93.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.55/270.88 = 93.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.55x = 270.88 × 93.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.55x = 25,449.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,449.18/180.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.95

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