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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.03, 133.22 and 79.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.03, 133.22 and 79.82 is: 119.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.03 : 133.22 = 79.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.03/133.22 = 79.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.03x = 133.22 × 79.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.03x = 10,633.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,633.62/89.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.44

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