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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.10, 122.99 and 52.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.10, 122.99 and 52.25 is: 72.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.10 : 122.99 = 52.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.10/122.99 = 52.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.10x = 122.99 × 52.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.10x = 6,425.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,425.35/89.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.11

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