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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.55, 270.83 and 89.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.55, 270.83 and 89.32 is: 133.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.55 : 270.83 = 89.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.55/270.83 = 89.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.55x = 270.83 × 89.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.55x = 24,189.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,189.32/180.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.97

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