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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.76, 134.42 and 53.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.76, 134.42 and 53.70 is: 80.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.76 : 134.42 = 53.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.76/134.42 = 53.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.76x = 134.42 × 53.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.76x = 7,218.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,218.35/89.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.42

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