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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.20, 133.90 and 53.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.20, 133.90 and 53.16 is: 79.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.20 : 133.90 = 53.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.20/133.90 = 53.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.20x = 133.90 × 53.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.20x = 7,118.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,118.12/89.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.80

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