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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.94, 123.96 and 65.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.94, 123.96 and 65.34 is: 90.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.94 : 123.96 = 65.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.94/123.96 = 65.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.94x = 123.96 × 65.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.94x = 8,099.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,099.55/89.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.05

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