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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.20, 133.64 and 45.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.20, 133.64 and 45.82 is: 68.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.20 : 133.64 = 45.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.20/133.64 = 45.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.20x = 133.64 × 45.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.20x = 6,123.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,123.38/89.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.65

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