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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.68, 271.09 and 89.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.68, 271.09 and 89.46 is: 134.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.68 : 271.09 = 89.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.68/271.09 = 89.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.68x = 271.09 × 89.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.68x = 24,251.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,251.71/180.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.23

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