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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.24, 134.16 and 68.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.24, 134.16 and 68.96 is: 103.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.24 : 134.16 = 68.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.24/134.16 = 68.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.24x = 134.16 × 68.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.24x = 9,251.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,251.67/89.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.67

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