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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.71, 131.66 and 88.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.71, 131.66 and 88.88 is: 122.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.71 : 131.66 = 88.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.71/131.66 = 88.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.71x = 131.66 × 88.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.71x = 11,701.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,701.50/95.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.26

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