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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.11, 268.53 and 87.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.11, 268.53 and 87.88 is: 131.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.11 : 268.53 = 87.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.11/268.53 = 87.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.11x = 268.53 × 87.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.11x = 23,598.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,598.42/179.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.75

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