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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.79, 132.96 and 71.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.79, 132.96 and 71.60 is: 107.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.79 : 132.96 = 71.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.79/132.96 = 71.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.79x = 132.96 × 71.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.79x = 9,519.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,519.94/88.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.22

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