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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.45, 134.15 and 46.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.45, 134.15 and 46.09 is: 69.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.45 : 134.15 = 46.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.45/134.15 = 46.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.45x = 134.15 × 46.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.45x = 6,182.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,182.30/89.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.12

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