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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.26, 135.96 and 89.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.26, 135.96 and 89.44 is: 133.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.26 : 135.96 = 89.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.26/135.96 = 89.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.26x = 135.96 × 89.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.26x = 12,160.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,160.26/91.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.25

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