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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.54, 132.70 and 45.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.54, 132.70 and 45.70 is: 68.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.54 : 132.70 = 45.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.54/132.70 = 45.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.54x = 132.70 × 45.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.54x = 6,064.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,064.39/88.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.49

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