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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.13, 268.26 and 87.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.13, 268.26 and 87.54 is: 131.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.13 : 268.26 = 87.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.13/268.26 = 87.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.13x = 268.26 × 87.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.13x = 23,483.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,483.48/179.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.10

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