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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.09, 133.63 and 58.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.09, 133.63 and 58.84 is: 88.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.09 : 133.63 = 58.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.09/133.63 = 58.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.09x = 133.63 × 58.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.09x = 7,862.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,862.81/89.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.26

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