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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.62, 133.63 and 88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.62, 133.63 and 88 is: 131.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.62 : 133.63 = 88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.62/133.63 = 88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.62x = 133.63 × 88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.62x = 11,759.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,759.44/89.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.21

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