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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.19, 123.06 and 65.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.19, 123.06 and 65.82 is: 90.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.19 : 123.06 = 65.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.19/123.06 = 65.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.19x = 123.06 × 65.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.19x = 8,099.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,099.81/89.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.82

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