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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.61, 122.78 and 86.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.61, 122.78 and 86.37 is: 118.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.61 : 122.78 = 86.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.61/122.78 = 86.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.61x = 122.78 × 86.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.61x = 10,604.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,604.08/89.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.34

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