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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.81, 132.84 and 65.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.81, 132.84 and 65.93 is: 98.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.81 : 132.84 = 65.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.81/132.84 = 65.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.81x = 132.84 × 65.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.81x = 8,757.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,757.48/88.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.61

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