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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.34, 270.44 and 89.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.34, 270.44 and 89.08 is: 133.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.34 : 270.44 = 89.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.34/270.44 = 89.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.34x = 270.44 × 89.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.34x = 24,090.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,090.35/180.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.58

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