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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.13, 133.70 and 25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.13, 133.70 and 25 is: 37.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.13 : 133.70 = 25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.13/133.70 = 25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.13x = 133.70 × 25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.13x = 3,342.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,342.50/89.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.50

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