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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.98, 271.73 and 94.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.98, 271.73 and 94.38 is: 141.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.98 : 271.73 = 94.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.98/271.73 = 94.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.98x = 271.73 × 94.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.98x = 25,645.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,645.41/180.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.70

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