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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.14, 408.17 and 89.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.14, 408.17 and 89.54 is: 134.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.14 : 408.17 = 89.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.14/408.17 = 89.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.14x = 408.17 × 89.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.14x = 36,545.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,545.05/272.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.29

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