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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.83, 263.55 and 88.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.83, 263.55 and 88.99 is: 133.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.83 : 263.55 = 88.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.83/263.55 = 88.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.83x = 263.55 × 88.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.83x = 23,453.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,453.31/175.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.39

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