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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.84, 270.91 and 89.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.84, 270.91 and 89.43 is: 133.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.84 : 270.91 = 89.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.84/270.91 = 89.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.84x = 270.91 × 89.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.84x = 24,226.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,226.13/180.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.97

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