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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.56, 270.69 and 93.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.56, 270.69 and 93.72 is: 140.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.56 : 270.69 = 93.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.56/270.69 = 93.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.56x = 270.69 × 93.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.56x = 25,369.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,369.07/180.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.51

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