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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.96, 121.44 and 58.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.96, 121.44 and 58.80 is: 81.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.96 : 121.44 = 58.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.96/121.44 = 58.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.96x = 121.44 × 58.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.96x = 7,140.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,140.67/87.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.18

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