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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.28, 133.61 and 56.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.28, 133.61 and 56.81 is: 85.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.28 : 133.61 = 56.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.28/133.61 = 56.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.28x = 133.61 × 56.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.28x = 7,590.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,590.38/89.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.02

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