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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.27, 123.12 and 58.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.27, 123.12 and 58.21 is: 80.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.27 : 123.12 = 58.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.27/123.12 = 58.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.27x = 123.12 × 58.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.27x = 7,166.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,166.96/89.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.29

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