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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.59, 133.14 and 65.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.59, 133.14 and 65.82 is: 98.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.59 : 133.14 = 65.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.59/133.14 = 65.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.59x = 133.14 × 65.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.59x = 8,763.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,763.27/88.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.92

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