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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.92, 270.06 and 88.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.92, 270.06 and 88.68 is: 133.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.92 : 270.06 = 88.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.92/270.06 = 88.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.92x = 270.06 × 88.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.92x = 23,948.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,948.92/179.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.11

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