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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.73, 271.25 and 89.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.73, 271.25 and 89.40 is: 134.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.73 : 271.25 = 89.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.73/271.25 = 89.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.73x = 271.25 × 89.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.73x = 24,250.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,250.66/180.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.18

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