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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.91, 271.09 and 89.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.91, 271.09 and 89.38 is: 133.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.91 : 271.09 = 89.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.91/271.09 = 89.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.91x = 271.09 × 89.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.91x = 24,230.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,230.02/180.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.93

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