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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.59, 408.90 and 89.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.59, 408.90 and 89.94 is: 134.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.59 : 408.90 = 89.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.59/408.90 = 89.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.59x = 408.90 × 89.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.59x = 36,776.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,776.47/272.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.91

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