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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.15, 133.88 and 69.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.15, 133.88 and 69.12 is: 103.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.15 : 133.88 = 69.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.15/133.88 = 69.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.15x = 133.88 × 69.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.15x = 9,253.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,253.44/89.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.80

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