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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.48, 270.56 and 89.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.48, 270.56 and 89.20 is: 133.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.48 : 270.56 = 89.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.48/270.56 = 89.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.48x = 270.56 × 89.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.48x = 24,133.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,133.95/180.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.72

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