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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90, 134.40 and 89.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90, 134.40 and 89.04 is: 132.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90 : 134.40 = 89.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90/134.40 = 89.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90x = 134.40 × 89.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90x = 11,966.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,966.98/90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.97

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