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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.89, 271.32 and 59.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.89, 271.32 and 59.13 is: 88.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.89 : 271.32 = 59.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.89/271.32 = 59.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.89x = 271.32 × 59.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.89x = 16,043.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,043.15/180.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.69

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