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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.91, 163.14 and 88.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.91, 163.14 and 88.57 is: 132.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.91 : 163.14 = 88.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.91/163.14 = 88.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.91x = 163.14 × 88.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.91x = 14,449.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,449.31/108.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.67

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