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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.59, 132.87 and 65.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.59, 132.87 and 65.80 is: 98.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.59 : 132.87 = 65.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.59/132.87 = 65.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.59x = 132.87 × 65.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.59x = 8,742.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,742.76/88.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.69

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