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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.76, 134.88 and 79.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.76, 134.88 and 79.20 is: 119.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.76 : 134.88 = 79.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.76/134.88 = 79.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.76x = 134.88 × 79.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.76x = 10,682.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,682.50/89.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.01

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