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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.73, 270.68 and 89.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.73, 270.68 and 89.23 is: 133.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.73 : 270.68 = 89.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.73/270.68 = 89.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.73x = 270.68 × 89.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.73x = 24,151.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,151.78/180.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.63

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