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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.20, 133.68 and 68.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.20, 133.68 and 68.74 is: 103.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.20 : 133.68 = 68.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.20/133.68 = 68.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.20x = 133.68 × 68.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.20x = 9,189.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,189.16/89.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.02

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