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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.07, 405.06 and 87.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.07, 405.06 and 87.44 is: 131.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.07 : 405.06 = 87.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.07/405.06 = 87.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.07x = 405.06 × 87.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.07x = 35,418.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,418.45/270.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.15

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