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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.24, 133.88 and 72.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.24, 133.88 and 72.27 is: 108.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.24 : 133.88 = 72.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.24/133.88 = 72.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.24x = 133.88 × 72.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.24x = 9,675.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,675.15/89.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.42

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