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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.16, 133.52 and 68.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.16, 133.52 and 68.70 is: 102.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.16 : 133.52 = 68.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.16/133.52 = 68.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.16x = 133.52 × 68.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.16x = 9,172.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,172.82/89.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.88

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