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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.66, 133.96 and 74.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.66, 133.96 and 74.27 is: 110.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.66 : 133.96 = 74.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.66/133.96 = 74.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.66x = 133.96 × 74.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.66x = 9,949.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,949.21/89.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.97

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