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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.19, 132.36 and 65.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.19, 132.36 and 65.30 is: 98.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.19 : 132.36 = 65.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.19/132.36 = 65.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.19x = 132.36 × 65.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.19x = 8,642.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,642.78/88.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.01

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