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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.34, 133.83 and 71.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.34, 133.83 and 71.09 is: 106.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.34 : 133.83 = 71.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.34/133.83 = 71.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.34x = 133.83 × 71.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.34x = 9,514.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,514.31/89.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.50

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