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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.14, 133.61 and 43.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.14, 133.61 and 43.45 is: 65.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.14 : 133.61 = 43.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.14/133.61 = 43.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.14x = 133.61 × 43.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.14x = 5,804.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,804.47/89.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.12

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