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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.38, 134.10 and 46.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.38, 134.10 and 46.07 is: 69.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.38 : 134.10 = 46.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.38/134.10 = 46.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.38x = 134.10 × 46.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.38x = 6,177.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,177.99/89.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.12

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