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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.94, 133.86 and 89.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.94, 133.86 and 89.97 is: 124.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.94 : 133.86 = 89.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.94/133.86 = 89.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.94x = 133.86 × 89.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.94x = 12,043.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,043.38/96.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.24

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