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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.20, 133.71 and 60.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.20, 133.71 and 60.33 is: 90.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.20 : 133.71 = 60.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.20/133.71 = 60.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.20x = 133.71 × 60.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.20x = 8,066.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,066.72/89.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.43

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