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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.09, 132.18 and 53.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.09, 132.18 and 53.87 is: 80.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.09 : 132.18 = 53.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.09/132.18 = 53.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.09x = 132.18 × 53.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.09x = 7,120.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,120.27/88.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.83

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