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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.07, 475.60 and 89.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.07, 475.60 and 89.07 is: 133.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.07 : 475.60 = 89.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.07/475.60 = 89.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.07x = 475.60 × 89.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.07x = 42,361.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,361.69/317.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.60

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