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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.06, 122.78 and 64.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.06, 122.78 and 64.44 is: 88.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.06 : 122.78 = 64.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.06/122.78 = 64.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.06x = 122.78 × 64.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.06x = 7,912.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,912.10/89.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.85

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