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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.38, 270.33 and 89.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.38, 270.33 and 89.10 is: 133.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.38 : 270.33 = 89.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.38/270.33 = 89.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.38x = 270.33 × 89.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.38x = 24,086.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,086.40/180.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.53

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