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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.14, 133.57 and 54.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.14, 133.57 and 54.81 is: 82.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.14 : 133.57 = 54.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.14/133.57 = 54.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.14x = 133.57 × 54.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.14x = 7,320.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,320.74/89.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.12

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