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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.19, 123.12 and 68.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.19, 123.12 and 68.54 is: 94.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.19 : 123.12 = 68.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.19/123.12 = 68.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.19x = 123.12 × 68.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.19x = 8,438.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,438.03/89.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.61

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