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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.13, 131.92 and 47.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.13, 131.92 and 47.45 is: 71.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.13 : 131.92 = 47.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.13/131.92 = 47.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.13x = 131.92 × 47.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.13x = 6,259.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,259.60/88.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.03

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