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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.45, 132.49 and 71.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.45, 132.49 and 71.24 is: 106.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.45 : 132.49 = 71.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.45/132.49 = 71.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.45x = 132.49 × 71.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.45x = 9,438.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,438.59/88.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.71

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