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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.98, 134.76 and 55.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.98, 134.76 and 55.77 is: 83.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.98 : 134.76 = 55.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.98/134.76 = 55.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.98x = 134.76 × 55.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.98x = 7,515.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,515.57/89.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.52

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