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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.36, 270.30 and 88.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.36, 270.30 and 88.92 is: 133.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.36 : 270.30 = 88.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.36/270.30 = 88.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.36x = 270.30 × 88.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.36x = 24,035.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,035.08/180.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.26

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