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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.25, 132.30 and 71.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.25, 132.30 and 71.10 is: 106.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.25 : 132.30 = 71.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.25/132.30 = 71.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.25x = 132.30 × 71.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.25x = 9,406.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,406.53/88.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.60

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