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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.81, 134.67 and 53.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.81, 134.67 and 53.22 is: 79.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.81 : 134.67 = 53.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.81/134.67 = 53.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.81x = 134.67 × 53.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.81x = 7,167.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,167.14/89.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.81

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