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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.99, 133.50 and 72.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.99, 133.50 and 72.02 is: 108.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.99 : 133.50 = 72.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.99/133.50 = 72.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.99x = 133.50 × 72.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.99x = 9,614.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,614.67/88.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.05

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