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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.08, 133.68 and 50.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.08, 133.68 and 50.53 is: 75.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.08 : 133.68 = 50.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.08/133.68 = 50.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.08x = 133.68 × 50.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.08x = 6,754.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,754.85/89.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.83

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