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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.83, 132.84 and 54.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.83, 132.84 and 54.54 is: 81.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.83 : 132.84 = 54.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.83/132.84 = 54.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.83x = 132.84 × 54.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.83x = 7,245.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,245.09/88.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.56

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