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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.53, 133.64 and 85.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.53, 133.64 and 85.58 is: 127.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.53 : 133.64 = 85.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.53/133.64 = 85.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.53x = 133.64 × 85.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.53x = 11,436.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,436.48/89.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.75

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