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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.78, 134.57 and 49.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.78, 134.57 and 49.19 is: 73.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.78 : 134.57 = 49.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.78/134.57 = 49.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.78x = 134.57 × 49.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.78x = 6,618.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,618.95/89.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.73

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