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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.01, 407.89 and 89.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.01, 407.89 and 89.35 is: 133.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.01 : 407.89 = 89.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.01/407.89 = 89.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.01x = 407.89 × 89.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.01x = 36,444.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,444.97/272.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.98

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