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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.85, 133 and 68.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.85, 133 and 68.50 is: 102.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.85 : 133 = 68.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.85/133 = 68.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.85x = 133 × 68.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.85x = 9,110.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,110.50/88.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.54

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