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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.30, 169.50 and 89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.30, 169.50 and 89 is: 133.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.30 : 169.50 = 89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.30/169.50 = 89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.30x = 169.50 × 89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.30x = 15,085.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,085.50/113.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.15

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