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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.20, 133.95 and 68.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.20, 133.95 and 68.85 is: 103.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.20 : 133.95 = 68.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.20/133.95 = 68.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.20x = 133.95 × 68.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.20x = 9,222.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,222.72/89.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.39

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