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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89, 133.30 and 54.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89, 133.30 and 54.72 is: 81.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89 : 133.30 = 54.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89/133.30 = 54.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89x = 133.30 × 54.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89x = 7,294.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,294.18/89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.96

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