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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.16, 122.91 and 86.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.16, 122.91 and 86.83 is: 119.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.16 : 122.91 = 86.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.16/122.91 = 86.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.16x = 122.91 × 86.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.16x = 10,672.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,672.28/89.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.70

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