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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.57, 408.87 and 89.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.57, 408.87 and 89.96 is: 134.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.57 : 408.87 = 89.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.57/408.87 = 89.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.57x = 408.87 × 89.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.57x = 36,781.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,781.50/272.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.94

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