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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.11, 122.87 and 67.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.11, 122.87 and 67.24 is: 92.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.11 : 122.87 = 67.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.11/122.87 = 67.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.11x = 122.87 × 67.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.11x = 8,261.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,261.64/89.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.72

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