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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.89, 102.83 and 60.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.89, 102.83 and 60.88 is: 90.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.89 : 102.83 = 60.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.89/102.83 = 60.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.89x = 102.83 × 60.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.89x = 6,260.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,260.29/68.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.87

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