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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.20, 133.76 and 60.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.20, 133.76 and 60.31 is: 90.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.20 : 133.76 = 60.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.20/133.76 = 60.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.20x = 133.76 × 60.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.20x = 8,067.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,067.07/89.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.44

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