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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89, 122.56 and 76.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89, 122.56 and 76.68 is: 105.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89 : 122.56 = 76.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89/122.56 = 76.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89x = 122.56 × 76.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89x = 9,397.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,397.90/89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.59

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