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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.18, 270.35 and 88.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.18, 270.35 and 88.97 is: 133.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.18 : 270.35 = 88.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.18/270.35 = 88.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.18x = 270.35 × 88.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.18x = 24,051.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,051.24/180.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.48

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