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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.32, 270.47 and 88.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.32, 270.47 and 88.98 is: 133.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.32 : 270.47 = 88.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.32/270.47 = 88.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.32x = 270.47 × 88.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.32x = 24,065.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,065.98/180.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.47

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