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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.23, 133.88 and 35.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.23, 133.88 and 35.16 is: 52.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.23 : 133.88 = 35.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.23/133.88 = 35.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.23x = 133.88 × 35.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.23x = 4,707.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,707.02/89.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.75

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