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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.96, 269.87 and 88.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.96, 269.87 and 88.59 is: 132.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.96 : 269.87 = 88.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.96/269.87 = 88.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.96x = 269.87 × 88.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.96x = 23,908.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,908.35/179.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.86

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