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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89, 122.73 and 61.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89, 122.73 and 61.32 is: 84.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89 : 122.73 = 61.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89/122.73 = 61.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89x = 122.73 × 61.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89x = 7,525.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,525.80/89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.56

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