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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.92, 271.30 and 89.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.92, 271.30 and 89.59 is: 134.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.92 : 271.30 = 89.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.92/271.30 = 89.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.92x = 271.30 × 89.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.92x = 24,305.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,305.77/180.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.35

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