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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.70, 407.62 and 89.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.70, 407.62 and 89.10 is: 133.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.70 : 407.62 = 89.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.70/407.62 = 89.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.70x = 407.62 × 89.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.70x = 36,318.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,318.94/271.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.67

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