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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.95, 134.98 and 62.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.95, 134.98 and 62.85 is: 94.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.95 : 134.98 = 62.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.95/134.98 = 62.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.95x = 134.98 × 62.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.95x = 8,483.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,483.49/89.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.31

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