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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89, 133.56 and 65.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89, 133.56 and 65.12 is: 97.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89 : 133.56 = 65.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89/133.56 = 65.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89x = 133.56 × 65.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89x = 8,697.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,697.43/89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.72

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