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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.97, 133.99 and 86.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.97, 133.99 and 86.54 is: 130.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.97 : 133.99 = 86.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.97/133.99 = 86.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.97x = 133.99 × 86.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.97x = 11,594.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,594.61/88.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.33

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