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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.46, 270.61 and 89.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.46, 270.61 and 89.14 is: 133.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.46 : 270.61 = 89.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.46/270.61 = 89.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.46x = 270.61 × 89.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.46x = 24,122.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,122.18/180.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.67

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