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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.23, 271.56 and 89.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.23, 271.56 and 89.79 is: 134.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.23 : 271.56 = 89.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.23/271.56 = 89.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.23x = 271.56 × 89.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.23x = 24,383.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,383.37/181.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.54

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