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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.01, 122.89 and 57.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.01, 122.89 and 57.94 is: 79.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.01 : 122.89 = 57.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.01/122.89 = 57.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.01x = 122.89 × 57.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.01x = 7,120.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,120.25/89.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.99

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