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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.76, 133.02 and 65.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.76, 133.02 and 65.97 is: 98.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.76 : 133.02 = 65.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.76/133.02 = 65.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.76x = 133.02 × 65.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.76x = 8,775.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,775.33/88.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.87

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