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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.95, 271.08 and 88.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.95, 271.08 and 88.22 is: 132.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.95 : 271.08 = 88.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.95/271.08 = 88.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.95x = 271.08 × 88.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.95x = 23,914.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,914.68/180.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.16

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