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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.03, 122.91 and 59.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.03, 122.91 and 59.56 is: 82.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.03 : 122.91 = 59.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.03/122.91 = 59.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.03x = 122.91 × 59.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.03x = 7,320.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,320.21/89.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.23

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