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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.91, 133.31 and 45.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.91, 133.31 and 45.49 is: 68.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.91 : 133.31 = 45.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.91/133.31 = 45.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.91x = 133.31 × 45.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.91x = 6,064.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,064.27/88.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.21

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