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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89, 122.82 and 67.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89, 122.82 and 67.24 is: 92.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89 : 122.82 = 67.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89/122.82 = 67.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89x = 122.82 × 67.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89x = 8,258.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,258.42/89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.79

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