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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.94, 135 and 64.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.94, 135 and 64.29 is: 96.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.94 : 135 = 64.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.94/135 = 64.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.94x = 135 × 64.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.94x = 8,679.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,679.15/89.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.50

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