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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.41, 133.96 and 63.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.41, 133.96 and 63.60 is: 95.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.41 : 133.96 = 63.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.41/133.96 = 63.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.41x = 133.96 × 63.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.41x = 8,519.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,519.86/89.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.29

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