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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.41, 133.94 and 58.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.41, 133.94 and 58.88 is: 88.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.41 : 133.94 = 58.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.41/133.94 = 58.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.41x = 133.94 × 58.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.41x = 7,886.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,886.09/89.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.21

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