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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.52, 134.49 and 85.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.52, 134.49 and 85.88 is: 129.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.52 : 134.49 = 85.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.52/134.49 = 85.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.52x = 134.49 × 85.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.52x = 11,548.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,548.90/89.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.01

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