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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.85, 271.29 and 59.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.85, 271.29 and 59.12 is: 88.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.85 : 271.29 = 59.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.85/271.29 = 59.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.85x = 271.29 × 59.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.85x = 16,038.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,038.66/180.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.68

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