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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.60, 133.11 and 61.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.60, 133.11 and 61.70 is: 92.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.60 : 133.11 = 61.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.60/133.11 = 61.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.60x = 133.11 × 61.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.60x = 8,212.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,212.89/88.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.70

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