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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.44, 133.98 and 76.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.44, 133.98 and 76.60 is: 114.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.44 : 133.98 = 76.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.44/133.98 = 76.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.44x = 133.98 × 76.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.44x = 10,262.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,262.87/89.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.75

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