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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.74, 271.26 and 89.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.74, 271.26 and 89.53 is: 134.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.74 : 271.26 = 89.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.74/271.26 = 89.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.74x = 271.26 × 89.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.74x = 24,285.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,285.23/180.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.36

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