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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.06, 122.90 and 59.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.06, 122.90 and 59.58 is: 82.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.06 : 122.90 = 59.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.06/122.90 = 59.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.06x = 122.90 × 59.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.06x = 7,322.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,322.08/89.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.22

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