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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.20, 133.76 and 88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.20, 133.76 and 88 is: 121.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.20 : 133.76 = 88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.20/133.76 = 88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.20x = 133.76 × 88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.20x = 11,770.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,770.88/97.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.10

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