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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.09, 122.78 and 71.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.09, 122.78 and 71.54 is: 98.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.09 : 122.78 = 71.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.09/122.78 = 71.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.09x = 122.78 × 71.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.09x = 8,783.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,783.68/89.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.59

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