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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.17, 133.77 and 74.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.17, 133.77 and 74.89 is: 112.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.17 : 133.77 = 74.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.17/133.77 = 74.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.17x = 133.77 × 74.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.17x = 10,018.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,018.04/89.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.35

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