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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.58, 123.66 and 65.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.58, 123.66 and 65.04 is: 89.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.58 : 123.66 = 65.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.58/123.66 = 65.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.58x = 123.66 × 65.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.58x = 8,042.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,042.85/89.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.78

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