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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.20, 133.44 and 73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.20, 133.44 and 73 is: 109.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.20 : 133.44 = 73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.20/133.44 = 73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.20x = 133.44 × 73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.20x = 9,741.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,741.12/89.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.21

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