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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.83, 123.82 and 67.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.83, 123.82 and 67.96 is: 93.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.83 : 123.82 = 67.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.83/123.82 = 67.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.83x = 123.82 × 67.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.83x = 8,414.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,414.81/89.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.67

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