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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.74, 132.82 and 59.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.74, 132.82 and 59.73 is: 89.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.74 : 132.82 = 59.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.74/132.82 = 59.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.74x = 132.82 × 59.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.74x = 7,932.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,932.69/88.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.39

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