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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.83, 132.98 and 70.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.83, 132.98 and 70.65 is: 105.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.83 : 132.98 = 70.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.83/132.98 = 70.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.83x = 132.98 × 70.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.83x = 9,394.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,394.68/88.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.76

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