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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89, 133.62 and 82.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89, 133.62 and 82.66 is: 124.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89 : 133.62 = 82.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89/133.62 = 82.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89x = 133.62 × 82.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89x = 11,045.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,045.03/89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.10

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