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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.47, 271.82 and 88.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.47, 271.82 and 88.79 is: 132.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.47 : 271.82 = 88.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.47/271.82 = 88.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.47x = 271.82 × 88.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.47x = 24,133.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,133.09/181.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.99

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