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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.44, 134 and 56.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.44, 134 and 56.84 is: 85.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.44 : 134 = 56.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.44/134 = 56.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.44x = 134 × 56.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.44x = 7,616.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,616.56/89.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.16

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