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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.36, 269.10 and 88.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.36, 269.10 and 88.05 is: 132.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.36 : 269.10 = 88.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.36/269.10 = 88.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.36x = 269.10 × 88.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.36x = 23,694.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,694.26/179.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.11

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