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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.20, 133.73 and 43.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.20, 133.73 and 43.53 is: 65.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.20 : 133.73 = 43.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.20/133.73 = 43.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.20x = 133.73 × 43.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.20x = 5,820.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,820.71/89.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.25

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