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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89, 133.70 and 68.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89, 133.70 and 68.65 is: 103.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89 : 133.70 = 68.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89/133.70 = 68.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89x = 133.70 × 68.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89x = 9,178.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,178.51/89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.13

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