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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.19, 133.54 and 58.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.19, 133.54 and 58.68 is: 87.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.19 : 133.54 = 58.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.19/133.54 = 58.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.19x = 133.54 × 58.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.19x = 7,836.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,836.13/89.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.86

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