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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.59, 134.27 and 53.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.59, 134.27 and 53.54 is: 80.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.59 : 134.27 = 53.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.59/134.27 = 53.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.59x = 134.27 × 53.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.59x = 7,188.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,188.82/89.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.25

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