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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.68, 407.39 and 89.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.68, 407.39 and 89.01 is: 133.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.68 : 407.39 = 89.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.68/407.39 = 89.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.68x = 407.39 × 89.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.68x = 36,261.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,261.34/271.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.47

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