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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.11, 132.68 and 65.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.11, 132.68 and 65.45 is: 98.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.11 : 132.68 = 65.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.11/132.68 = 65.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.11x = 132.68 × 65.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.11x = 8,684.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,684.40/88.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.56

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