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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.60, 270.57 and 87.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.60, 270.57 and 87.96 is: 131.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.60 : 270.57 = 87.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.60/270.57 = 87.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.60x = 270.57 × 87.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.60x = 23,799.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,799.34/180.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.78

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