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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.83, 271.23 and 94.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.83, 271.23 and 94.16 is: 141.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.83 : 271.23 = 94.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.83/271.23 = 94.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.83x = 271.23 × 94.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.83x = 25,539.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,539.02/180.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.23

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