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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.70, 134.50 and 49.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.70, 134.50 and 49.15 is: 73.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.70 : 134.50 = 49.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.70/134.50 = 49.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.70x = 134.50 × 49.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.70x = 6,610.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,610.68/89.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.70

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