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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.93, 271.47 and 89.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.93, 271.47 and 89.70 is: 134.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.93 : 271.47 = 89.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.93/271.47 = 89.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.93x = 271.47 × 89.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.93x = 24,350.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,350.86/180.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.59

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