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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.10, 122.83 and 70.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.10, 122.83 and 70.65 is: 97.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.10 : 122.83 = 70.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.10/122.83 = 70.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.10x = 122.83 × 70.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.10x = 8,677.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,677.94/89.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.40

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