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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.59, 134.25 and 53.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.59, 134.25 and 53.47 is: 80.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.59 : 134.25 = 53.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.59/134.25 = 53.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.59x = 134.25 × 53.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.59x = 7,178.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,178.35/89.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.12

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