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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.54, 132 and 87.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.54, 132 and 87.46 is: 130.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.54 : 132 = 87.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.54/132 = 87.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.54x = 132 × 87.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.54x = 11,544.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,544.72/88.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.39

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