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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.76, 162.93 and 88.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.76, 162.93 and 88.60 is: 132.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.76 : 162.93 = 88.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.76/162.93 = 88.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.76x = 162.93 × 88.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.76x = 14,435.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,435.60/108.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.73

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