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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.31, 133.74 and 54.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.31, 133.74 and 54.96 is: 82.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.31 : 133.74 = 54.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.31/133.74 = 54.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.31x = 133.74 × 54.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.31x = 7,350.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,350.35/89.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.30

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