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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89, 133.68 and 73.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89, 133.68 and 73.80 is: 110.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89 : 133.68 = 73.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89/133.68 = 73.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89x = 133.68 × 73.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89x = 9,865.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,865.58/89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.85

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