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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.06, 122.74 and 71.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.06, 122.74 and 71.52 is: 98.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.06 : 122.74 = 71.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.06/122.74 = 71.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.06x = 122.74 × 71.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.06x = 8,778.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,778.36/89.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.57

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