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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.67, 270.75 and 89.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.67, 270.75 and 89.28 is: 133.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.67 : 270.75 = 89.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.67/270.75 = 89.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.67x = 270.75 × 89.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.67x = 24,172.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,172.56/180.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.79

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