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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.65, 407.48 and 89.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.65, 407.48 and 89.05 is: 133.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.65 : 407.48 = 89.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.65/407.48 = 89.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.65x = 407.48 × 89.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.65x = 36,286.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,286.09/271.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.58

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