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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.71, 407.61 and 89.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.71, 407.61 and 89.10 is: 133.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.71 : 407.61 = 89.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.71/407.61 = 89.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.71x = 407.61 × 89.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.71x = 36,318.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,318.05/271.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.66

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