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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.24, 123.15 and 68.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.24, 123.15 and 68.52 is: 94.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.24 : 123.15 = 68.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.24/123.15 = 68.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.24x = 123.15 × 68.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.24x = 8,438.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,438.24/89.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.56

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