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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.84, 132.88 and 63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.84, 132.88 and 63 is: 94.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.84 : 132.88 = 63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.84/132.88 = 63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.84x = 132.88 × 63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.84x = 8,371.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,371.44/88.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.23

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