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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.16, 442.71 and 89.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.16, 442.71 and 89.71 is: 134.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.16 : 442.71 = 89.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.16/442.71 = 89.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.16x = 442.71 × 89.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.16x = 39,714.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,714.41/295.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.55

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