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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.12, 122.93 and 78.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.12, 122.93 and 78.75 is: 108.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.12 : 122.93 = 78.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.12/122.93 = 78.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.12x = 122.93 × 78.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.12x = 9,680.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,680.64/89.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.62

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