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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.76, 135.47 and 89.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.76, 135.47 and 89.76 is: 135.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.76 : 135.47 = 89.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.76/135.47 = 89.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.76x = 135.47 × 89.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.76x = 12,159.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,159.79/89.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.47

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