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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.46, 134.24 and 68.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.46, 134.24 and 68.87 is: 103.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.46 : 134.24 = 68.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.46/134.24 = 68.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.46x = 134.24 × 68.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.46x = 9,245.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,245.10/89.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.34

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