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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.65, 134.24 and 53.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.65, 134.24 and 53.51 is: 80.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.65 : 134.24 = 53.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.65/134.24 = 53.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.65x = 134.24 × 53.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.65x = 7,182.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,182.91/89.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.12

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