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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.72, 132.95 and 65.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.72, 132.95 and 65.79 is: 98.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.72 : 132.95 = 65.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.72/132.95 = 65.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.72x = 132.95 × 65.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.72x = 8,746.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,746.94/88.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.59

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