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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.16, 133.43 and 75.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.16, 133.43 and 75.79 is: 113.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.16 : 133.43 = 75.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.16/133.43 = 75.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.16x = 133.43 × 75.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.16x = 10,112.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,112.66/89.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.42

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