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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.15, 122.91 and 65.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.15, 122.91 and 65.83 is: 90.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.15 : 122.91 = 65.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.15/122.91 = 65.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.15x = 122.91 × 65.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.15x = 8,090.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,090.55/89.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.76

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