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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.47, 133.58 and 74.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.47, 133.58 and 74.28 is: 110.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.47 : 133.58 = 74.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.47/133.58 = 74.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.47x = 133.58 × 74.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.47x = 9,923.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,923.01/89.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.91

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