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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.22, 122.99 and 65.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.22, 122.99 and 65.87 is: 90.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.22 : 122.99 = 65.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.22/122.99 = 65.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.22x = 122.99 × 65.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.22x = 8,100.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,100.41/89.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.79

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