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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.23, 132.14 and 68.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.23, 132.14 and 68.94 is: 103.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.23 : 132.14 = 68.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.23/132.14 = 68.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.23x = 132.14 × 68.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.23x = 9,108.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,108.73/88.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.24

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