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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.62, 270.58 and 89.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.62, 270.58 and 89.05 is: 133.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.62 : 270.58 = 89.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.62/270.58 = 89.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.62x = 270.58 × 89.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.62x = 24,093.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,093.35/180.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.39

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