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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89, 122.70 and 64.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89, 122.70 and 64.39 is: 88.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89 : 122.70 = 64.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89/122.70 = 64.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89x = 122.70 × 64.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89x = 7,900.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,900.65/89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.77

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