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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.79, 134.60 and 68.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.79, 134.60 and 68.15 is: 102.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.79 : 134.60 = 68.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.79/134.60 = 68.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.79x = 134.60 × 68.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.79x = 9,172.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,172.99/89.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.16

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