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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.36, 123.20 and 67.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.36, 123.20 and 67.22 is: 92.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.36 : 123.20 = 67.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.36/123.20 = 67.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.36x = 123.20 × 67.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.36x = 8,281.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,281.50/89.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.68

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