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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.22, 132.12 and 55.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.22, 132.12 and 55.76 is: 83.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.22 : 132.12 = 55.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.22/132.12 = 55.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.22x = 132.12 × 55.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.22x = 7,366.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,366.35/88.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.50

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