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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.63, 270.54 and 89.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.63, 270.54 and 89.13 is: 133.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.63 : 270.54 = 89.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.63/270.54 = 89.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.63x = 270.54 × 89.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.63x = 24,112.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,112.22/180.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.49

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