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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.93, 133.96 and 73.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.93, 133.96 and 73.09 is: 110.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.93 : 133.96 = 73.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.93/133.96 = 73.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.93x = 133.96 × 73.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.93x = 9,791.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,791.14/88.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.10

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