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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.92, 133.14 and 74.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.92, 133.14 and 74.34 is: 111.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.92 : 133.14 = 74.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.92/133.14 = 74.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.92x = 133.14 × 74.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.92x = 9,897.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,897.63/88.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.31

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