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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.51, 270.81 and 89.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.51, 270.81 and 89.07 is: 133.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.51 : 270.81 = 89.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.51/270.81 = 89.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.51x = 270.81 × 89.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.51x = 24,121.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,121.05/180.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.63

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