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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89, 122.83 and 50.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89, 122.83 and 50.18 is: 69.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89 : 122.83 = 50.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89/122.83 = 50.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89x = 122.83 × 50.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89x = 6,163.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,163.61/89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.25

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