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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.59, 134.22 and 55.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.59, 134.22 and 55.24 is: 82.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.59 : 134.22 = 55.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.59/134.22 = 55.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.59x = 134.22 × 55.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.59x = 7,414.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,414.31/89.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.76

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