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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.41, 133.84 and 79.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.41, 133.84 and 79.33 is: 118.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.41 : 133.84 = 79.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.41/133.84 = 79.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.41x = 133.84 × 79.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.41x = 10,617.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,617.53/89.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.75

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