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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.59, 134.13 and 51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.59, 134.13 and 51 is: 76.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.59 : 134.13 = 51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.59/134.13 = 51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.59x = 134.13 × 51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.59x = 6,840.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,840.63/89.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.35

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