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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.10, 122.81 and 68.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.10, 122.81 and 68.34 is: 94.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.10 : 122.81 = 68.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.10/122.81 = 68.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.10x = 122.81 × 68.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.10x = 8,392.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,392.84/89.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.20

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