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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.16, 133.50 and 73.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.16, 133.50 and 73.89 is: 110.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.16 : 133.50 = 73.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.16/133.50 = 73.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.16x = 133.50 × 73.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.16x = 9,864.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,864.32/89.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.64

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