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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.76, 123.84 and 57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.76, 123.84 and 57 is: 78.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.76 : 123.84 = 57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.76/123.84 = 57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.76x = 123.84 × 57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.76x = 7,058.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,058.88/89.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.64

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