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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.44, 122.80 and 84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.44, 122.80 and 84 is: 115.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.44 : 122.80 = 84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.44/122.80 = 84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.44x = 122.80 × 84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.44x = 10,315.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,315.20/89.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.33

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