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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.16, 131.93 and 74.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.16, 131.93 and 74.79 is: 111.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.16 : 131.93 = 74.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.16/131.93 = 74.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.16x = 131.93 × 74.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.16x = 9,867.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,867.04/88.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.92

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