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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88, 132.14 and 84.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88, 132.14 and 84.14 is: 126.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88 : 132.14 = 84.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88/132.14 = 84.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88x = 132.14 × 84.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88x = 11,118.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,118.26/88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.34

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