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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.28, 133.76 and 60.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.28, 133.76 and 60.27 is: 90.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.28 : 133.76 = 60.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.28/133.76 = 60.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.28x = 133.76 × 60.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.28x = 8,061.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,061.72/89.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.30

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