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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.71, 133.05 and 59.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.71, 133.05 and 59.78 is: 89.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.71 : 133.05 = 59.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.71/133.05 = 59.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.71x = 133.05 × 59.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.71x = 7,953.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,953.73/88.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.66

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