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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.13, 408.20 and 89.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.13, 408.20 and 89.67 is: 134.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.13 : 408.20 = 89.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.13/408.20 = 89.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.13x = 408.20 × 89.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.13x = 36,603.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,603.29/272.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.51

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