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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.70, 270.76 and 88.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.70, 270.76 and 88.18 is: 132.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.70 : 270.76 = 88.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.70/270.76 = 88.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.70x = 270.76 × 88.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.70x = 23,875.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,875.62/180.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.13

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