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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.13, 133.56 and 79.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.13, 133.56 and 79.93 is: 119.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.13 : 133.56 = 79.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.13/133.56 = 79.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.13x = 133.56 × 79.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.13x = 10,675.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,675.42/89.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.78

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