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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.21, 133.94 and 79.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.21, 133.94 and 79.13 is: 118.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.21 : 133.94 = 79.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.21/133.94 = 79.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.21x = 133.94 × 79.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.21x = 10,598.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,598.20/89.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.81

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