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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.01, 271.58 and 89.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.01, 271.58 and 89.70 is: 134.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.01 : 271.58 = 89.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.01/271.58 = 89.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.01x = 271.58 × 89.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.01x = 24,360.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,360.73/181.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.58

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