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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.64, 271.08 and 89.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.64, 271.08 and 89.26 is: 133.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.64 : 271.08 = 89.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.64/271.08 = 89.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.64x = 271.08 × 89.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.64x = 24,196.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,196.60/180.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.95

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