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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.49, 134.16 and 45.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.49, 134.16 and 45.55 is: 68.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.49 : 134.16 = 45.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.49/134.16 = 45.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.49x = 134.16 × 45.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.49x = 6,110.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,110.99/89.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.29

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