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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.72, 271.22 and 94.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.72, 271.22 and 94.08 is: 141.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.72 : 271.22 = 94.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.72/271.22 = 94.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.72x = 271.22 × 94.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.72x = 25,516.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,516.19/180.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.19

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