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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.93, 271.17 and 89.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.93, 271.17 and 89.66 is: 134.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.93 : 271.17 = 89.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.93/271.17 = 89.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.93x = 271.17 × 89.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.93x = 24,311.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,311.75/180.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.37

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