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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.52, 132.86 and 68.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.52, 132.86 and 68.45 is: 102.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.52 : 132.86 = 68.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.52/132.86 = 68.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.52x = 132.86 × 68.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.52x = 9,093.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,093.77/88.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.74

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