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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89, 122.73 and 57.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89, 122.73 and 57.92 is: 79.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89 : 122.73 = 57.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89/122.73 = 57.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89x = 122.73 × 57.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89x = 7,108.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,108.52/89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.87

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