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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.42, 270.63 and 89.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.42, 270.63 and 89.23 is: 133.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.42 : 270.63 = 89.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.42/270.63 = 89.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.42x = 270.63 × 89.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.42x = 24,148.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,148.31/180.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.85

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