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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.61, 270.99 and 89.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.61, 270.99 and 89.22 is: 133.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.61 : 270.99 = 89.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.61/270.99 = 89.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.61x = 270.99 × 89.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.61x = 24,175.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,175.93/180.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.86

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