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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.76, 134.46 and 72.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.76, 134.46 and 72.56 is: 108.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.76 : 134.46 = 72.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.76/134.46 = 72.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.76x = 134.46 × 72.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.76x = 9,755.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,755.75/89.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.69

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