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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.99, 269.93 and 87.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.99, 269.93 and 87.45 is: 131.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.99 : 269.93 = 87.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.99/269.93 = 87.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.99x = 269.93 × 87.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.99x = 23,604.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,604.58/179.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.14

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