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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88, 131.84 and 79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88, 131.84 and 79 is: 118.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88 : 131.84 = 79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88/131.84 = 79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88x = 131.84 × 79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88x = 10,415.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,415.36/88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.36

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