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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.40, 133.59 and 75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.40, 133.59 and 75 is: 112.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.40 : 133.59 = 75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.40/133.59 = 75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.40x = 133.59 × 75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.40x = 10,019.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,019.25/89.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.07

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