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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.12, 131.94 and 64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.12, 131.94 and 64 is: 95.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.12 : 131.94 = 64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.12/131.94 = 64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.12x = 131.94 × 64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.12x = 8,444.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,444.16/88.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.83

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