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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.43, 269.03 and 88.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.43, 269.03 and 88.01 is: 131.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.43 : 269.03 = 88.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.43/269.03 = 88.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.43x = 269.03 × 88.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.43x = 23,675.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,675.99/179.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.95

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