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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.91, 133.98 and 88.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.91, 133.98 and 88.91 is: 133.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.91 : 133.98 = 88.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.91/133.98 = 88.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.91x = 133.98 × 88.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.91x = 11,911.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,911.05/88.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.98

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