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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.76, 407.61 and 89.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.76, 407.61 and 89.16 is: 133.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.76 : 407.61 = 89.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.76/407.61 = 89.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.76x = 407.61 × 89.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.76x = 36,342.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,342.51/271.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.73

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