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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.74, 132.93 and 61.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.74, 132.93 and 61.74 is: 92.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.74 : 132.93 = 61.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.74/132.93 = 61.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.74x = 132.93 × 61.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.74x = 8,207.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,207.10/88.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.48

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