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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.41, 270.24 and 89.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.41, 270.24 and 89.19 is: 133.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.41 : 270.24 = 89.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.41/270.24 = 89.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.41x = 270.24 × 89.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.41x = 24,102.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,102.71/180.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.60

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