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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.09, 131.93 and 67.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.09, 131.93 and 67.64 is: 101.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.09 : 131.93 = 67.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.09/131.93 = 67.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.09x = 131.93 × 67.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.09x = 8,923.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,923.75/88.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.30

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