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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.89, 135.03 and 53.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.89, 135.03 and 53.84 is: 80.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.89 : 135.03 = 53.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.89/135.03 = 53.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.89x = 135.03 × 53.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.89x = 7,270.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,270.02/89.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.88

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