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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.41, 262.93 and 88.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.41, 262.93 and 88.80 is: 133.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.41 : 262.93 = 88.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.41/262.93 = 88.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.41x = 262.93 × 88.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.41x = 23,348.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,348.18/175.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.11

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