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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.05, 131.96 and 51.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.05, 131.96 and 51.50 is: 77.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.05 : 131.96 = 51.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.05/131.96 = 51.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.05x = 131.96 × 51.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.05x = 6,796.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,796.40/88.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.18

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