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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.98, 134.97 and 38.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.98, 134.97 and 38.54 is: 57.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.98 : 134.97 = 38.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.98/134.97 = 38.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.98x = 134.97 × 38.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.98x = 5,201.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,201.94/89.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.81

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