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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.88, 270.82 and 94.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.88, 270.82 and 94.03 is: 140.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.88 : 270.82 = 94.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.88/270.82 = 94.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.88x = 270.82 × 94.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.88x = 25,464.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,464.38/180.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.78

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