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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.03, 407.96 and 89.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.03, 407.96 and 89.32 is: 133.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.03 : 407.96 = 89.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.03/407.96 = 89.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.03x = 407.96 × 89.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.03x = 36,438.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,438.99/272.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.95

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