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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.22, 133.75 and 54.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.22, 133.75 and 54.90 is: 82.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.22 : 133.75 = 54.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.22/133.75 = 54.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.22x = 133.75 × 54.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.22x = 7,343.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,343.32/89.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.31

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