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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.60, 271.20 and 94.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.60, 271.20 and 94.20 is: 141.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.60 : 271.20 = 94.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.60/271.20 = 94.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.60x = 271.20 × 94.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.60x = 25,547.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,547.04/180.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.46

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