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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.69, 270.86 and 93.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.69, 270.86 and 93.98 is: 140.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.69 : 270.86 = 93.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.69/270.86 = 93.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.69x = 270.86 × 93.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.69x = 25,453.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,453.60/180.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.87

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