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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.33, 270.57 and 89.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.33, 270.57 and 89.00 is: 133.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.33 : 270.57 = 89.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.33/270.57 = 89.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.33x = 270.57 × 89.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.33x = 24,079.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,079.97/180.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.54

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