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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.19, 133.42 and 74.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.19, 133.42 and 74.72 is: 111.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.19 : 133.42 = 74.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.19/133.42 = 74.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.19x = 133.42 × 74.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.19x = 9,969.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,969.64/89.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.78

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