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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.96, 133.21 and 74.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.96, 133.21 and 74.43 is: 111.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.96 : 133.21 = 74.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.96/133.21 = 74.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.96x = 133.21 × 74.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.96x = 9,914.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,914.45/88.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.45

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