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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.16, 270.15 and 88.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.16, 270.15 and 88.75 is: 133.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.16 : 270.15 = 88.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.16/270.15 = 88.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.16x = 270.15 × 88.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.16x = 23,975.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,975.81/180.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.08

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