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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.52, 133.48 and 86.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.52, 133.48 and 86.80 is: 129.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.52 : 133.48 = 86.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.52/133.48 = 86.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.52x = 133.48 × 86.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.52x = 11,586.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,586.06/89.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.42

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