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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.36, 406.95 and 88.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.36, 406.95 and 88.72 is: 133.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.36 : 406.95 = 88.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.36/406.95 = 88.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.36x = 406.95 × 88.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.36x = 36,103.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,103.59/271.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.05

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