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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.70, 270.96 and 94.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.70, 270.96 and 94.02 is: 140.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.70 : 270.96 = 94.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.70/270.96 = 94.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.70x = 270.96 × 94.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.70x = 25,475.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,475.66/180.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.98

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