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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.92, 134.15 and 76.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.92, 134.15 and 76.24 is: 113.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.92 : 134.15 = 76.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.92/134.15 = 76.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.92x = 134.15 × 76.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.92x = 10,227.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,227.60/89.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.74

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