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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.33, 133.94 and 55.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.33, 133.94 and 55.04 is: 82.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.33 : 133.94 = 55.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.33/133.94 = 55.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.33x = 133.94 × 55.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.33x = 7,371.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,371.53/89.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.52

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