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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.34, 408.55 and 89.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.34, 408.55 and 89.69 is: 134.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.34 : 408.55 = 89.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.34/408.55 = 89.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.34x = 408.55 × 89.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.34x = 36,642.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,642.85/272.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.55

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