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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.20, 133.52 and 58.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.20, 133.52 and 58.37 is: 87.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.20 : 133.52 = 58.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.20/133.52 = 58.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.20x = 133.52 × 58.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.20x = 7,793.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,793.08/89.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.37

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