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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.59, 134.33 and 55.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.59, 134.33 and 55.30 is: 82.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.59 : 134.33 = 55.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.59/134.33 = 55.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.59x = 134.33 × 55.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.59x = 7,427.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,427.84/89.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.91

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