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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.30, 133.55 and 79.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.30, 133.55 and 79.74 is: 119.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.30 : 133.55 = 79.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.30/133.55 = 79.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.30x = 133.55 × 79.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.30x = 10,649.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,649.28/89.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.25

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