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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.64, 270.72 and 93.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.64, 270.72 and 93.90 is: 140.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.64 : 270.72 = 93.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.64/270.72 = 93.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.64x = 270.72 × 93.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.64x = 25,420.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,420.61/180.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.73

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