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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.75, 270.77 and 89.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.75, 270.77 and 89.17 is: 133.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.75 : 270.77 = 89.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.75/270.77 = 89.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.75x = 270.77 × 89.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.75x = 24,144.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,144.12/180.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.58

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