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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.59, 134.38 and 53.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.59, 134.38 and 53.75 is: 80.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.59 : 134.38 = 53.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.59/134.38 = 53.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.59x = 134.38 × 53.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.59x = 7,222.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,222.93/89.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.62

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