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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.03, 408.02 and 89.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.03, 408.02 and 89.37 is: 134.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.03 : 408.02 = 89.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.03/408.02 = 89.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.03x = 408.02 × 89.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.03x = 36,464.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,464.30/272.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.05

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