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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.65, 135.09 and 74.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.65, 135.09 and 74.77 is: 112.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.65 : 135.09 = 74.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.65/135.09 = 74.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.65x = 135.09 × 74.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.65x = 10,100.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,100.68/89.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.67

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