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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.04, 122.84 and 54.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.04, 122.84 and 54.56 is: 75.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.04 : 122.84 = 54.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.04/122.84 = 54.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.04x = 122.84 × 54.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.04x = 6,702.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,702.15/89.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.27

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