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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.98, 133.14 and 52.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.98, 133.14 and 52.72 is: 78.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.98 : 133.14 = 52.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.98/133.14 = 52.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.98x = 133.14 × 52.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.98x = 7,019.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,019.14/88.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.88

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