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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89, 122.43 and 83.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89, 122.43 and 83.96 is: 115.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89 : 122.43 = 83.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89/122.43 = 83.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89x = 122.43 × 83.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89x = 10,279.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,279.22/89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.50

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