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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.77, 133.26 and 68.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.77, 133.26 and 68.76 is: 103.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.77 : 133.26 = 68.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.77/133.26 = 68.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.77x = 133.26 × 68.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.77x = 9,162.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,162.96/88.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.22

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