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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.13, 405.11 and 87.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.13, 405.11 and 87.48 is: 131.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.13 : 405.11 = 87.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.13/405.11 = 87.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.13x = 405.11 × 87.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.13x = 35,439.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,439.02/270.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.19

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