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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88, 131.79 and 63.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88, 131.79 and 63.84 is: 95.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88 : 131.79 = 63.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88/131.79 = 63.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88x = 131.79 × 63.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88x = 8,413.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,413.47/88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.61

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