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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.32, 133.69 and 58.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.32, 133.69 and 58.74 is: 87.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.32 : 133.69 = 58.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.32/133.69 = 58.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.32x = 133.69 × 58.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.32x = 7,851.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,851.99/89.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.91

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