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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.38, 270.36 and 89.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.38, 270.36 and 89.06 is: 133.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.38 : 270.36 = 89.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.38/270.36 = 89.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.38x = 270.36 × 89.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.38x = 24,076.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,076.91/180.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.48

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