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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.05, 408.14 and 89.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.05, 408.14 and 89.44 is: 134.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.05 : 408.14 = 89.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.05/408.14 = 89.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.05x = 408.14 × 89.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.05x = 36,503.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,503.82/272.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.18

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