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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.37, 263.09 and 88.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.37, 263.09 and 88.76 is: 133.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.37 : 263.09 = 88.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.37/263.09 = 88.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.37x = 263.09 × 88.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.37x = 23,351.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,351.87/175.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.16

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