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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.83, 132.93 and 68.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.83, 132.93 and 68.52 is: 102.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.83 : 132.93 = 68.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.83/132.93 = 68.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.83x = 132.93 × 68.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.83x = 9,108.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,108.36/88.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.54

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