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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.69, 123.70 and 78.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.69, 123.70 and 78.75 is: 108.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.69 : 123.70 = 78.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.69/123.70 = 78.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.69x = 123.70 × 78.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.69x = 9,741.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,741.38/89.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.61

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