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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.01, 269.98 and 88.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.01, 269.98 and 88.68 is: 133.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.01 : 269.98 = 88.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.01/269.98 = 88.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.01x = 269.98 × 88.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.01x = 23,941.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,941.83/180.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.00

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