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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.76, 123.68 and 65.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.76, 123.68 and 65.14 is: 89.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.76 : 123.68 = 65.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.76/123.68 = 65.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.76x = 123.68 × 65.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.76x = 8,056.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,056.52/89.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.76

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