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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.48, 270.75 and 89.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.48, 270.75 and 89.15 is: 133.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.48 : 270.75 = 89.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.48/270.75 = 89.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.48x = 270.75 × 89.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.48x = 24,137.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,137.36/180.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.74

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