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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.34, 131.68 and 81.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.34, 131.68 and 81.86 is: 122.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.34 : 131.68 = 81.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.34/131.68 = 81.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.34x = 131.68 × 81.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.34x = 10,778.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,778.77/88.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.02

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