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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.11, 270.26 and 88.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.11, 270.26 and 88.82 is: 133.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.11 : 270.26 = 88.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.11/270.26 = 88.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.11x = 270.26 × 88.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.11x = 24,003.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,003.36/180.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.27

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