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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.12, 122.98 and 58.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.12, 122.98 and 58.02 is: 80.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.12 : 122.98 = 58.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.12/122.98 = 58.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.12x = 122.98 × 58.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.12x = 7,135.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,135.30/89.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.06

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