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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.94, 124.11 and 68.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.94, 124.11 and 68.10 is: 93.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.94 : 124.11 = 68.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.94/124.11 = 68.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.94x = 124.11 × 68.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.94x = 8,451.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,451.89/89.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.97

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