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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.59, 134.60 and 53.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.59, 134.60 and 53.55 is: 80.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.59 : 134.60 = 53.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.59/134.60 = 53.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.59x = 134.60 × 53.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.59x = 7,207.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,207.83/89.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.45

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