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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.06, 131.96 and 57.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.06, 131.96 and 57.58 is: 86.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.06 : 131.96 = 57.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.06/131.96 = 57.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.06x = 131.96 × 57.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.06x = 7,598.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,598.26/88.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.28

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