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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.40, 133.59 and 73.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.40, 133.59 and 73.20 is: 109.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.40 : 133.59 = 73.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.40/133.59 = 73.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.40x = 133.59 × 73.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.40x = 9,778.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,778.79/89.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.38

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