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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.79, 132.81 and 65.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.79, 132.81 and 65.91 is: 98.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.79 : 132.81 = 65.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.79/132.81 = 65.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.79x = 132.81 × 65.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.79x = 8,753.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,753.51/88.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.59

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