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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.14, 131.54 and 76.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.14, 131.54 and 76.73 is: 114.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.14 : 131.54 = 76.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.14/131.54 = 76.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.14x = 131.54 × 76.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.14x = 10,092.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,092.02/88.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.50

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