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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.22, 270.16 and 88.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.22, 270.16 and 88.88 is: 133.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.22 : 270.16 = 88.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.22/270.16 = 88.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.22x = 270.16 × 88.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.22x = 24,011.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,011.82/180.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.24

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