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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.32, 122.96 and 65.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.32, 122.96 and 65.96 is: 90.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.32 : 122.96 = 65.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.32/122.96 = 65.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.32x = 122.96 × 65.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.32x = 8,110.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,110.44/89.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.80

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