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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.25, 133.91 and 58.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.25, 133.91 and 58.81 is: 88.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.25 : 133.91 = 58.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.25/133.91 = 58.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.25x = 133.91 × 58.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.25x = 7,875.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,875.06/89.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.24

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