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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.58, 132.68 and 64.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.58, 132.68 and 64.16 is: 96.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.58 : 132.68 = 64.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.58/132.68 = 64.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.58x = 132.68 × 64.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.58x = 8,512.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,512.75/88.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.10

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