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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.21, 132.08 and 53.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.21, 132.08 and 53.93 is: 80.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.21 : 132.08 = 53.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.21/132.08 = 53.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.21x = 132.08 × 53.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.21x = 7,123.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,123.07/88.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.75

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