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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.46, 270.50 and 89.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.46, 270.50 and 89.02 is: 133.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.46 : 270.50 = 89.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.46/270.50 = 89.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.46x = 270.50 × 89.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.46x = 24,078.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,078.78/180.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.43

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