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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.77, 270.88 and 89.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.77, 270.88 and 89.35 is: 133.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.77 : 270.88 = 89.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.77/270.88 = 89.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.77x = 270.88 × 89.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.77x = 24,202.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,202.23/180.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.89

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