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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.13, 408.12 and 89.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.13, 408.12 and 89.63 is: 134.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.13 : 408.12 = 89.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.13/408.12 = 89.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.13x = 408.12 × 89.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.13x = 36,579.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,579.80/272.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.42

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