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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.24, 133.92 and 72.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.24, 133.92 and 72.16 is: 108.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.24 : 133.92 = 72.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.24/133.92 = 72.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.24x = 133.92 × 72.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.24x = 9,663.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,663.33/89.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.29

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