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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.77, 271.17 and 93.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.77, 271.17 and 93.86 is: 140.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.77 : 271.17 = 93.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.77/271.17 = 93.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.77x = 271.17 × 93.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.77x = 25,451.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,451.68/180.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.80

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