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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.60, 270.92 and 93.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.60, 270.92 and 93.97 is: 140.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.60 : 270.92 = 93.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.60/270.92 = 93.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.60x = 270.92 × 93.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.60x = 25,457.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,457.88/180.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.97

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