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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.72, 271.15 and 94.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.72, 271.15 and 94.05 is: 141.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.72 : 271.15 = 94.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.72/271.15 = 94.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.72x = 271.15 × 94.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.72x = 25,502.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,502.10/180.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.11

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