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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.14, 133.62 and 58.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.14, 133.62 and 58.78 is: 88.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.14 : 133.62 = 58.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.14/133.62 = 58.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.14x = 133.62 × 58.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.14x = 7,854.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,854.18/89.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.11

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