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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.82, 329.72 and 89.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.82, 329.72 and 89.87 is: 134.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.82 : 329.72 = 89.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.82/329.72 = 89.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.82x = 329.72 × 89.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.82x = 29,631.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,631.94/219.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.80

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