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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.84, 129.62 and 89.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.84, 129.62 and 89.61 is: 123.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.84 : 129.62 = 89.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.84/129.62 = 89.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.84x = 129.62 × 89.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.84x = 11,614.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,614.99/93.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.78

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