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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88, 131.83 and 53.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88, 131.83 and 53.74 is: 80.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88 : 131.83 = 53.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88/131.83 = 53.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88x = 131.83 × 53.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88x = 7,084.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,084.28/88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.50

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