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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.94, 133.28 and 56.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.94, 133.28 and 56.81 is: 85.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.94 : 133.28 = 56.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.94/133.28 = 56.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.94x = 133.28 × 56.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.94x = 7,571.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,571.90/88.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.13

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