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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.96, 134.88 and 81.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.96, 134.88 and 81.74 is: 122.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.96 : 134.88 = 81.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.96/134.88 = 81.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.96x = 134.88 × 81.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.96x = 11,025.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,025.09/89.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.56

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