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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.42, 408.59 and 89.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.42, 408.59 and 89.77 is: 134.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.42 : 408.59 = 89.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.42/408.59 = 89.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.42x = 408.59 × 89.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.42x = 36,677.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,677.08/272.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.63

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