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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.28, 122.96 and 80.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.28, 122.96 and 80.96 is: 111.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.28 : 122.96 = 80.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.28/122.96 = 80.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.28x = 122.96 × 80.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.28x = 9,954.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,954.84/89.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.50

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