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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.51, 408.81 and 89.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.51, 408.81 and 89.92 is: 134.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.51 : 408.81 = 89.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.51/408.81 = 89.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.51x = 408.81 × 89.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.51x = 36,758.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,758.74/272.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.89

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