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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.38, 131.63 and 82.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.38, 131.63 and 82.44 is: 122.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.38 : 131.63 = 82.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.38/131.63 = 82.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.38x = 131.63 × 82.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.38x = 10,851.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,851.17/88.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.78

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