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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.65, 134.54 and 60.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.65, 134.54 and 60.82 is: 91.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.65 : 134.54 = 60.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.65/134.54 = 60.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.65x = 134.54 × 60.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.65x = 8,182.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,182.72/89.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.27

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