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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.20, 133.58 and 73.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.20, 133.58 and 73.14 is: 109.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.20 : 133.58 = 73.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.20/133.58 = 73.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.20x = 133.58 × 73.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.20x = 9,770.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,770.04/89.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.53

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