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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.89, 407.67 and 89.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.89, 407.67 and 89.16 is: 133.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.89 : 407.67 = 89.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.89/407.67 = 89.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.89x = 407.67 × 89.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.89x = 36,347.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,347.86/271.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.69

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