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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.06, 122.90 and 52.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.06, 122.90 and 52.23 is: 72.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.06 : 122.90 = 52.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.06/122.90 = 52.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.06x = 122.90 × 52.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.06x = 6,419.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,419.17/89.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.08

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