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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.17, 133.67 and 43.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.17, 133.67 and 43.49 is: 65.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.17 : 133.67 = 43.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.17/133.67 = 43.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.17x = 133.67 × 43.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.17x = 5,813.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,813.75/89.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.20

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