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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.16, 133.46 and 68.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.16, 133.46 and 68.48 is: 102.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.16 : 133.46 = 68.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.16/133.46 = 68.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.16x = 133.46 × 68.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.16x = 9,138.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,138.33/89.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.49

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