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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.27, 123.13 and 68.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.27, 123.13 and 68.54 is: 94.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.27 : 123.13 = 68.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.27/123.13 = 68.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.27x = 123.13 × 68.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.27x = 8,439.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,439.33/89.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.54

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