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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.23, 132.39 and 81.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.23, 132.39 and 81.51 is: 122.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.23 : 132.39 = 81.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.23/132.39 = 81.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.23x = 132.39 × 81.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.23x = 10,791.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,791.11/88.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.31

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