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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.06, 131.90 and 85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.06, 131.90 and 85 is: 127.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.06 : 131.90 = 85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.06/131.90 = 85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.06x = 131.90 × 85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.06x = 11,211.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,211.50/88.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.32

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