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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.06, 133.41 and 54.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.06, 133.41 and 54.71 is: 81.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.06 : 133.41 = 54.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.06/133.41 = 54.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.06x = 133.41 × 54.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.06x = 7,299.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,299.19/89.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.96

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