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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.61, 408.81 and 89.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.61, 408.81 and 89.96 is: 134.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.61 : 408.81 = 89.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.61/408.81 = 89.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.61x = 408.81 × 89.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.61x = 36,774.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,774.50/272.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.90

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