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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.12, 132.14 and 64.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.12, 132.14 and 64.04 is: 96.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.12 : 132.14 = 64.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.12/132.14 = 64.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.12x = 132.14 × 64.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.12x = 8,462.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,462.25/88.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.03

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