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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.17, 133.52 and 58.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.17, 133.52 and 58.66 is: 87.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.17 : 133.52 = 58.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.17/133.52 = 58.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.17x = 133.52 × 58.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.17x = 7,831.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,831.66/89.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.83

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