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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.99, 271.56 and 94.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.99, 271.56 and 94.34 is: 141.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.99 : 271.56 = 94.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.99/271.56 = 94.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.99x = 271.56 × 94.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.99x = 25,618.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,618.50/180.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.55

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