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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.95, 134.83 and 57.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.95, 134.83 and 57.35 is: 85.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.95 : 134.83 = 57.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.95/134.83 = 57.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.95x = 134.83 × 57.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.95x = 7,732.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,732.50/89.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.96

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