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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.39, 270.68 and 89.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.39, 270.68 and 89.04 is: 133.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.39 : 270.68 = 89.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.39/270.68 = 89.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.39x = 270.68 × 89.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.39x = 24,100.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,100.90/180.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.60

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