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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.52, 262.86 and 88.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.52, 262.86 and 88.71 is: 132.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.52 : 262.86 = 88.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.52/262.86 = 88.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.52x = 262.86 × 88.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.52x = 23,318.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,318.31/175.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.86

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