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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.10, 122.76 and 74.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.10, 122.76 and 74.52 is: 102.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.10 : 122.76 = 74.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.10/122.76 = 74.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.10x = 122.76 × 74.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.10x = 9,148.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,148.08/89.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.67

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