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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.08, 133.50 and 68.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.08, 133.50 and 68.86 is: 103.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.08 : 133.50 = 68.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.08/133.50 = 68.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.08x = 133.50 × 68.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.08x = 9,192.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,192.81/89.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.20

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