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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.03, 123.93 and 68.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.03, 123.93 and 68.16 is: 93.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.03 : 123.93 = 68.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.03/123.93 = 68.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.03x = 123.93 × 68.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.03x = 8,447.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,447.07/90.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.83

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