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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.47, 270.80 and 89.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.47, 270.80 and 89.19 is: 133.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.47 : 270.80 = 89.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.47/270.80 = 89.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.47x = 270.80 × 89.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.47x = 24,152.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,152.21/180.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.83

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