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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.88, 271.31 and 59.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.88, 271.31 and 59.15 is: 88.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.88 : 271.31 = 59.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.88/271.31 = 59.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.88x = 271.31 × 59.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.88x = 16,048.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,048.37/180.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.73

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