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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.91, 121.33 and 58.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.91, 121.33 and 58.85 is: 81.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.91 : 121.33 = 58.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.91/121.33 = 58.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.91x = 121.33 × 58.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.91x = 7,140.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,140.27/87.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.22

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