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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.34, 155.68 and 88.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.34, 155.68 and 88.95 is: 132.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.34 : 155.68 = 88.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.34/155.68 = 88.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.34x = 155.68 × 88.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.34x = 13,847.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,847.74/104.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.72

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