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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.72, 271.20 and 89.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.72, 271.20 and 89.52 is: 134.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.72 : 271.20 = 89.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.72/271.20 = 89.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.72x = 271.20 × 89.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.72x = 24,277.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,277.82/180.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.34

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