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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.14, 133.79 and 63.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.14, 133.79 and 63.12 is: 94.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.14 : 133.79 = 63.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.14/133.79 = 63.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.14x = 133.79 × 63.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.14x = 8,444.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,444.82/89.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.74

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