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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.47, 270.71 and 87.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.47, 270.71 and 87.89 is: 131.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.47 : 270.71 = 87.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.47/270.71 = 87.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.47x = 270.71 × 87.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.47x = 23,793.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,793.60/180.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.85

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