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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89, 122.58 and 86.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89, 122.58 and 86.44 is: 119.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89 : 122.58 = 86.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89/122.58 = 86.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89x = 122.58 × 86.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89x = 10,595.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,595.82/89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.05

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