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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.97, 133.25 and 68.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.97, 133.25 and 68.51 is: 102.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.97 : 133.25 = 68.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.97/133.25 = 68.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.97x = 133.25 × 68.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.97x = 9,128.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,128.95/88.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.61

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