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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.58, 270.99 and 88.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.58, 270.99 and 88.25 is: 132.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.58 : 270.99 = 88.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.58/270.99 = 88.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.58x = 270.99 × 88.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.58x = 23,914.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,914.43/180.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.43

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