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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.14, 122.84 and 70.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.14, 122.84 and 70.68 is: 97.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.14 : 122.84 = 70.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.14/122.84 = 70.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.14x = 122.84 × 70.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.14x = 8,682.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,682.33/89.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.40

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