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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.89, 133.26 and 45.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.89, 133.26 and 45.56 is: 68.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.89 : 133.26 = 45.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.89/133.26 = 45.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.89x = 133.26 × 45.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.89x = 6,070.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,070.66/88.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.29

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