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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.24, 133.92 and 56.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.24, 133.92 and 56.76 is: 85.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.24 : 133.92 = 56.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.24/133.92 = 56.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.24x = 133.92 × 56.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.24x = 7,601.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,601.30/89.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.18

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