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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.88, 133.40 and 68.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.88, 133.40 and 68.60 is: 102.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.88 : 133.40 = 68.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.88/133.40 = 68.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.88x = 133.40 × 68.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.88x = 9,151.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,151.24/88.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.96

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