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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.20, 270.06 and 88.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.20, 270.06 and 88.92 is: 133.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.20 : 270.06 = 88.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.20/270.06 = 88.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.20x = 270.06 × 88.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.20x = 24,013.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,013.74/180.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.26

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