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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.14, 133.54 and 48.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.14, 133.54 and 48.61 is: 72.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.14 : 133.54 = 48.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.14/133.54 = 48.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.14x = 133.54 × 48.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.14x = 6,491.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,491.11/89.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.82

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