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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.10, 131.78 and 55.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.10, 131.78 and 55.52 is: 83.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.10 : 131.78 = 55.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.10/131.78 = 55.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.10x = 131.78 × 55.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.10x = 7,316.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,316.43/88.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.05

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