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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.22, 133.89 and 55.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.22, 133.89 and 55.02 is: 82.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.22 : 133.89 = 55.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.22/133.89 = 55.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.22x = 133.89 × 55.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.22x = 7,366.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,366.63/89.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.57

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