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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.80, 133.40 and 68.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.80, 133.40 and 68.66 is: 103.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.80 : 133.40 = 68.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.80/133.40 = 68.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.80x = 133.40 × 68.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.80x = 9,159.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,159.24/88.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.14

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