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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.16, 133.13 and 81.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.16, 133.13 and 81.47 is: 121.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.16 : 133.13 = 81.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.16/133.13 = 81.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.16x = 133.13 × 81.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.16x = 10,845.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,845.03/89.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.64

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