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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.88, 271.12 and 94.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.88, 271.12 and 94.12 is: 141.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.88 : 271.12 = 94.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.88/271.12 = 94.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.88x = 271.12 × 94.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.88x = 25,516.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,516.90/180.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.07

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