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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.42, 133.94 and 45.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.42, 133.94 and 45.95 is: 68.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.42 : 133.94 = 45.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.42/133.94 = 45.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.42x = 133.94 × 45.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.42x = 6,154.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,154.82/89.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.83

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