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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.13, 270.70 and 88.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.13, 270.70 and 88.89 is: 133.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.13 : 270.70 = 88.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.13/270.70 = 88.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.13x = 270.70 × 88.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.13x = 24,061.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,061.62/180.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.58

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