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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.92, 133.40 and 51.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.92, 133.40 and 51.16 is: 76.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.92 : 133.40 = 51.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.92/133.40 = 51.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.92x = 133.40 × 51.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.92x = 6,824.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,824.74/88.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.75

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