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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.50, 270.81 and 89.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.50, 270.81 and 89.28 is: 133.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.50 : 270.81 = 89.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.50/270.81 = 89.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.50x = 270.81 × 89.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.50x = 24,177.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,177.92/180.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.95

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