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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.10, 270.22 and 88.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.10, 270.22 and 88.78 is: 133.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.10 : 270.22 = 88.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.10/270.22 = 88.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.10x = 270.22 × 88.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.10x = 23,990.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,990.13/180.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.20

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