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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.74, 271.14 and 89.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.74, 271.14 and 89.55 is: 134.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.74 : 271.14 = 89.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.74/271.14 = 89.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.74x = 271.14 × 89.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.74x = 24,280.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,280.59/180.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.34

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