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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.06, 269.85 and 88.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.06, 269.85 and 88.71 is: 132.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.06 : 269.85 = 88.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.06/269.85 = 88.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.06x = 269.85 × 88.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.06x = 23,938.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,938.39/180.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.95

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