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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.94, 133.89 and 89.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.94, 133.89 and 89.14 is: 123.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.94 : 133.89 = 89.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.94/133.89 = 89.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.94x = 133.89 × 89.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.94x = 11,934.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,934.95/96.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.12

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