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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.05, 133.50 and 58.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.05, 133.50 and 58.74 is: 88.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.05 : 133.50 = 58.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.05/133.50 = 58.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.05x = 133.50 × 58.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.05x = 7,841.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,841.79/89.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.06

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