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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.12, 122.96 and 52.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.12, 122.96 and 52.29 is: 72.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.12 : 122.96 = 52.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.12/122.96 = 52.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.12x = 122.96 × 52.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.12x = 6,428.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,428.86/89.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.14

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