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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.76, 123.92 and 60.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.76, 123.92 and 60.68 is: 83.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.76 : 123.92 = 60.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.76/123.92 = 60.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.76x = 123.92 × 60.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.76x = 7,518.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,518.54/89.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.76

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