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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.04, 122.72 and 72.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.04, 122.72 and 72.72 is: 100.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.04 : 122.72 = 72.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.04/122.72 = 72.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.04x = 122.72 × 72.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.04x = 8,924.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,924.20/89.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.23

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