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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.13, 133.82 and 56.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.13, 133.82 and 56.63 is: 85.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.13 : 133.82 = 56.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.13/133.82 = 56.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.13x = 133.82 × 56.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.13x = 7,578.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,578.49/89.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.02

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