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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.24, 133.12 and 74.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.24, 133.12 and 74.89 is: 111.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.24 : 133.12 = 74.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.24/133.12 = 74.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.24x = 133.12 × 74.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.24x = 9,968.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,968.32/89.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.70

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