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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.14, 122.73 and 75.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.14, 122.73 and 75.28 is: 103.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.14 : 122.73 = 75.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.14/122.73 = 75.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.14x = 122.73 × 75.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.14x = 9,239.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,239.11/89.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.65

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