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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.88, 123.95 and 58.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.88, 123.95 and 58.76 is: 81.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.88 : 123.95 = 58.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.88/123.95 = 58.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.88x = 123.95 × 58.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.88x = 7,283.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,283.30/89.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.03

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