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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.14, 405.18 and 87.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.14, 405.18 and 87.56 is: 131.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.14 : 405.18 = 87.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.14/405.18 = 87.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.14x = 405.18 × 87.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.14x = 35,477.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,477.56/270.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.33

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