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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.63, 123.91 and 68.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.63, 123.91 and 68.97 is: 95.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.63 : 123.91 = 68.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.63/123.91 = 68.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.63x = 123.91 × 68.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.63x = 8,546.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,546.52/89.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.36

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