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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.62, 407.52 and 89.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.62, 407.52 and 89.08 is: 133.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.62 : 407.52 = 89.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.62/407.52 = 89.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.62x = 407.52 × 89.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.62x = 36,300.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,300.86/271.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.65

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