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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.92, 270.90 and 95.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.92, 270.90 and 95.24 is: 142.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.92 : 270.90 = 95.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.92/270.90 = 95.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.92x = 270.90 × 95.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.92x = 25,800.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,800.52/180.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.61

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