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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.78, 271.13 and 59.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.78, 271.13 and 59.02 is: 88.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.78 : 271.13 = 59.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.78/271.13 = 59.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.78x = 271.13 × 59.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.78x = 16,001.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,001.32/180.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.51

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