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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.83, 133.29 and 71.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.83, 133.29 and 71.64 is: 107.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.83 : 133.29 = 71.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.83/133.29 = 71.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.83x = 133.29 × 71.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.83x = 9,548.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,548.90/88.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.50

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