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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.64, 413.52 and 88.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.64, 413.52 and 88.04 is: 132.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.64 : 413.52 = 88.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.64/413.52 = 88.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.64x = 413.52 × 88.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.64x = 36,406.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,406.30/275.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.08

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