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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.19, 133.90 and 72.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.19, 133.90 and 72.23 is: 108.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.19 : 133.90 = 72.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.19/133.90 = 72.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.19x = 133.90 × 72.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.19x = 9,670.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,670.75/89.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.43

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