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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.13, 122.85 and 68.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.13, 122.85 and 68.43 is: 94.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.13 : 122.85 = 68.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.13/122.85 = 68.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.13x = 122.85 × 68.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.13x = 8,406.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,406.63/89.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.32

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