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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.21, 132.81 and 61.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.21, 132.81 and 61.33 is: 92.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.21 : 132.81 = 61.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.21/132.81 = 61.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.21x = 132.81 × 61.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.21x = 8,145.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,145.24/88.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.34

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