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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.12, 122.82 and 64.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.12, 122.82 and 64.52 is: 88.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.12 : 122.82 = 64.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.12/122.82 = 64.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.12x = 122.82 × 64.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.12x = 7,924.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,924.35/89.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.92

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