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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.92, 271.26 and 94.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.92, 271.26 and 94.09 is: 141.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.92 : 271.26 = 94.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.92/271.26 = 94.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.92x = 271.26 × 94.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.92x = 25,522.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,522.85/180.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.07

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