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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.98, 271.45 and 59.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.98, 271.45 and 59.32 is: 88.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.98 : 271.45 = 59.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.98/271.45 = 59.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.98x = 271.45 × 59.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.98x = 16,102.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,102.83/180.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.98

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