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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89, 133.54 and 43.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89, 133.54 and 43.34 is: 65.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89 : 133.54 = 43.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89/133.54 = 43.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89x = 133.54 × 43.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89x = 5,787.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,787.62/89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.03

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