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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.30, 122.72 and 85.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.30, 122.72 and 85.28 is: 117.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.30 : 122.72 = 85.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.30/122.72 = 85.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.30x = 122.72 × 85.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.30x = 10,464.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,464.87/89.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.18

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