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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.16, 133.62 and 81.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.16, 133.62 and 81.78 is: 122.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.16 : 133.62 = 81.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.16/133.62 = 81.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.16x = 133.62 × 81.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.16x = 10,927.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,927.44/89.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.56

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