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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.12, 131.95 and 59.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.12, 131.95 and 59.18 is: 88.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.12 : 131.95 = 59.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.12/131.95 = 59.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.12x = 131.95 × 59.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.12x = 7,808.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,808.98/88.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.62

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