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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.54, 270.72 and 89.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.54, 270.72 and 89.10 is: 133.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.54 : 270.72 = 89.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.54/270.72 = 89.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.54x = 270.72 × 89.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.54x = 24,121.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,121.15/180.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.61

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