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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.55, 133.78 and 58.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.55, 133.78 and 58.45 is: 87.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.55 : 133.78 = 58.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.55/133.78 = 58.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.55x = 133.78 × 58.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.55x = 7,818.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,818.48/89.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.31

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