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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.72, 133 and 56.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.72, 133 and 56.68 is: 84.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.72 : 133 = 56.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.72/133 = 56.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.72x = 133 × 56.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.72x = 7,538.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,538.44/88.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.97

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