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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.45, 408.72 and 89.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.45, 408.72 and 89.89 is: 134.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.45 : 408.72 = 89.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.45/408.72 = 89.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.45x = 408.72 × 89.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.45x = 36,737.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,737.80/272.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.84

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