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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.67, 270.57 and 89.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.67, 270.57 and 89.08 is: 133.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.67 : 270.57 = 89.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.67/270.57 = 89.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.67x = 270.57 × 89.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.67x = 24,102.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,102.38/180.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.41

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