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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.34, 270.60 and 89.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.34, 270.60 and 89.12 is: 133.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.34 : 270.60 = 89.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.34/270.60 = 89.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.34x = 270.60 × 89.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.34x = 24,115.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,115.87/180.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.72

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