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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.44, 270.69 and 89.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.44, 270.69 and 89.18 is: 133.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.44 : 270.69 = 89.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.44/270.69 = 89.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.44x = 270.69 × 89.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.44x = 24,140.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,140.13/180.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.78

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