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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.52, 133.64 and 75.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.52, 133.64 and 75.84 is: 113.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.52 : 133.64 = 75.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.52/133.64 = 75.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.52x = 133.64 × 75.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.52x = 10,134.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,134.88/89.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.21

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