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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.72, 133.10 and 59.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.72, 133.10 and 59.94 is: 89.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.72 : 133.10 = 59.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.72/133.10 = 59.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.72x = 133.10 × 59.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.72x = 7,978.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,978.01/88.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.92

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