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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.94, 133.28 and 61.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.94, 133.28 and 61.40 is: 92.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.94 : 133.28 = 61.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.94/133.28 = 61.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.94x = 133.28 × 61.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.94x = 8,183.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,183.39/88.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.01

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