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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.30, 269.06 and 88.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.30, 269.06 and 88.01 is: 132.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.30 : 269.06 = 88.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.30/269.06 = 88.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.30x = 269.06 × 88.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.30x = 23,678.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,678.19/179.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.06

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