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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.75, 133.89 and 86.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.75, 133.89 and 86.59 is: 129.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.75 : 133.89 = 86.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.75/133.89 = 86.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.75x = 133.89 × 86.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.75x = 11,593.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,593.54/89.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.18

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