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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.06, 270.36 and 88.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.06, 270.36 and 88.83 is: 133.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.06 : 270.36 = 88.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.06/270.36 = 88.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.06x = 270.36 × 88.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.06x = 24,016.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,016.08/180.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.38

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