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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.48, 408.78 and 89.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.48, 408.78 and 89.87 is: 134.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.48 : 408.78 = 89.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.48/408.78 = 89.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.48x = 408.78 × 89.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.48x = 36,738.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,738.08/272.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.83

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