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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.02, 269.90 and 88.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.02, 269.90 and 88.66 is: 132.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.02 : 269.90 = 88.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.02/269.90 = 88.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.02x = 269.90 × 88.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.02x = 23,929.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,929.56/180.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.93

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