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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88, 131.31 and 79.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88, 131.31 and 79.92 is: 119.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88 : 131.31 = 79.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88/131.31 = 79.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88x = 131.31 × 79.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88x = 10,494.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,494.30/88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.25

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