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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.61, 407.49 and 89.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.61, 407.49 and 89.03 is: 133.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.61 : 407.49 = 89.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.61/407.49 = 89.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.61x = 407.49 × 89.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.61x = 36,278.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,278.83/271.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.57

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