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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.52, 263.28 and 88.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.52, 263.28 and 88.85 is: 133.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.52 : 263.28 = 88.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.52/263.28 = 88.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.52x = 263.28 × 88.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.52x = 23,392.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,392.43/175.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.28

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