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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.06, 131.94 and 60.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.06, 131.94 and 60.91 is: 91.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.06 : 131.94 = 60.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.06/131.94 = 60.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.06x = 131.94 × 60.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.06x = 8,036.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,036.47/88.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.26

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