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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.13, 132.19 and 60.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.13, 132.19 and 60.55 is: 90.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.13 : 132.19 = 60.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.13/132.19 = 60.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.13x = 132.19 × 60.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.13x = 8,003.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,003.62/88.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.81

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