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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.17, 133.73 and 75.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.17, 133.73 and 75.47 is: 113.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.17 : 133.73 = 75.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.17/133.73 = 75.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.17x = 133.73 × 75.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.17x = 10,092.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,092.60/89.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.18

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