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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.95, 133.49 and 58.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.95, 133.49 and 58.58 is: 87.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.95 : 133.49 = 58.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.95/133.49 = 58.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.95x = 133.49 × 58.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.95x = 7,819.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,819.84/88.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.91

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