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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.25, 270.36 and 88.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.25, 270.36 and 88.92 is: 133.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.25 : 270.36 = 88.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.25/270.36 = 88.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.25x = 270.36 × 88.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.25x = 24,039.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,039.06/180.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.37

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