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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.96, 133.58 and 61.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.96, 133.58 and 61.88 is: 92.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.96 : 133.58 = 61.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.96/133.58 = 61.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.96x = 133.58 × 61.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.96x = 8,265.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,265.93/88.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.92

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